Police in Brooklyn are looking for a man accused of sexually abusing a 19‑year‑old woman on a southbound 2 train early Monday morning, just before the train pulled into its Flatbush Avenue–Brooklyn College terminal. Investigators say the woman reported that the assault happened during her early‑morning commute and that the man bolted from the train when it reached the station. Detectives are now working to identify the suspect and are asking riders who were on that train to share any clues they may have.
According to the Brooklyn Eagle, the NYPD says the encounter happened around 5 a.m. on Monday when an unidentified man approached the 19‑year‑old and "proceeded to perform a lewd act" before fleeing the train at Flatbush. The woman did not report any physical injuries. Police say the suspect was last seen wearing a green jacket and blue pants. No arrests have been announced, and the investigation remains active.
Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1‑800‑577‑TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1‑888‑57‑PISTA (74782), or submit tips through NYPD Crime Stoppers. Investigators are specifically asking riders who may have taken video or photos to preserve those files and share them directly with police instead of posting them online. Authorities say tips can be submitted anonymously and may qualify for a reward if they help lead to an arrest.
Another transit alert this month
This latest appeal comes on the heels of other Crime Stoppers alerts about unwanted sexual contact on city trains this spring, adding to ongoing worries about safety during the commute. Earlier in May, police circulated a separate alert about a groping on a Bronx D train; Subway Creep Hunted outlines how detectives in that case also turned to riders for video, photos and tips.
What the law says
Under New York law, nonconsensual contact with another person's intimate parts on a bus or subway can be charged as forcible touching, a class A misdemeanor that can bring up to one year in jail, according to Justia. Prosecutors decide whether to file specific charges after investigators gather evidence and present the case to the local district attorney's office.
Help and resources
If you or someone you know needs immediate help after a transit incident, call 911. For non‑emergency advocacy, Safe Horizon operates a 24/7 hotline at 1‑800‑621‑HOPE, and the national hotline run by RAINN can be reached at 800‑656‑HOPE. New Yorkers can also contact the city's Family Justice Centers through 311 for counseling and legal assistance.
Anyone with information about the Flatbush 2 train incident is urged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers or send a private message to the NYPD tip account on social media. Detectives say they will release updates if new leads develop.
