Suspect wanted for subway lewdness

The New York Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating and identifying an individual wanted in connection to a public lewdness incident within the confines of the 62nd Precinct.

On Saturday, July 19 at approximately 12 p.m., a 27-year-old woman was traveling on a Brooklyn bound “D” subway train, approaching the New Utrecht Avenue/62nd Street subway station when she noticed that a man sitting next to her had placed a bag over his lap and began to masturbate.

The suspect is described as Asian, approximately 40 years old, 5’6” in height and 150 pounds.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).  The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.

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