Police are searching for a suspect who sexually assaulted a woman at the Lexington Avenue-63 Street subway station Tuesday evening, detectives say, marking the latest safety incident at the Upper East Side transit hub where a woman was fatally struck by a train just last week.
What’s New: The 29-year-old victim was preparing to board a northbound F train at approximately 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22 when an unidentified individual approached her from behind and grabbed her buttocks over her clothing with both hands, according to investigators. The suspect then boarded the train and fled northbound.
Why It Matters: The assault represents another troubling incident at a station that serves thousands of Upper East Side residents daily.
The Big Picture: This assault occurred at the same station where a woman was hit and killed by a train on Thursday, July 17 after witnesses reported seeing her jump from the platform, as reported by Upper East Site. That incident created a chaotic scene as first responders raced to the Lenox Hill area.
Zoom In: The suspect in Tuesday’s assault was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and glasses, detectives report. No injuries were reported from the incident.
What’s Next: Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
