Palm Beach County detectives are putting out the call for help after a man allegedly carried out lewd, lascivious acts on a Tri‑Rail train earlier this month, then slipped away into the night. The behavior was reported while the train was rolling between Miami International Airport and the Lake Worth station, and investigators say the suspect is still on the loose. Riders who were on that train, or anyone who may have caught something on camera, is being urged to come forward.
According to CBS12, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened on April 2 at about 9:25 p.m., as the Tri‑Rail train traveled from Miami International Airport toward Lake Worth. Detectives have asked anyone with information to email Detective Mike Gruber at [email protected], and to call Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477) to submit anonymous tips.
Where It Happened And What Riders Should Know
Tri‑Rail is the commuter backbone linking Miami‑Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, connecting major stops like the Miami Intermodal Center and the Lake Worth station. The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority reports that Tri‑Rail has carried millions of riders in recent years and works with local law enforcement and security partners on incident response and rider safety. For more details on current operations and safety programs, visit Tri‑Rail.
What Investigators Say
PBSO officials say detectives spent weeks working the case before issuing a public bulletin on April 21, widening the search for the man accused of the lewd behavior. The sheriff's office has not released a detailed description of the suspect and is instead leaning on riders to help fill in the gaps. Anyone with photos, video or a firsthand account from that April 2 train is asked to contact Detective Gruber or send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers, as reported by CBS12.
How To Report Tips And Stay Safe
If you were on that Tri‑Rail run and have any photos or video from the ride, investigators want to see it. Preserve whatever you have and send it to Detective Gruber at [email protected] or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS for anonymous reporting. For immediate threats, call 911. Tri‑Rail notes it works with security contractors and federal partners to monitor trains and stations and encourages riders to report suspicious behavior to on‑site staff or police, according to Tri‑Rail.
