Sexual Abuse On UES Subway: Police Searching For Suspect
UPPER EAST SIDE, NY – The NYPD is asking for help identifying a man wanted in connection with a sexual abuse incident on a 6 train on the Upper East Side earlier this week.
A 36-year-old woman was riding a northbound 6 train when a man pushed his groin into her face, according to officials.
Police believe the incident happened at around 12:10 p.m., on Monday, Nov. 11, as the train approached the 86th Street station.
The man remained on the train until it reached the 103rd Street station, where he disembarked and departed on foot to parts unknown.
No injuries were reported. No arrests have been made and an investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident can dial the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-(800) 577-TIPS (8477), or 1-(888) 57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish. Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or on social media via All tips are confidential.
