Brooklyn police are asking riders to help track down a passenger wanted in an assault on a B46 MTA bus that left a 35-year-old woman injured. The attack happened Thursday, July 16, at about 8:45 p.m. near Utica Avenue and Avenue H, within the NYPD's 63rd Precinct, investigators say. Witnesses told officers that the rider seated next to the victim made an anti-white remark, then struck the woman in the face before leaving the B46 and hopping onto a B6 bus.
🚨WANTED FOR AN ASSAULT: On Thursday, July 16, 2026, at approximately 8:45 P.M., a 35-year-old female boarded a B46 MTA bus in the vicinity of Utica Avenue and Avenue H, in the confines of the 63 Precinct in Brooklyn. The victim sat next to an unidentified individual who then… pic.twitter.com/mxxBv5tV2y
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) July 24, 2026
According to a wanted alert posted by NYPD Crime Stoppers on July 24, investigators shared images and a description of the rider and asked the public for any eyewitness accounts. The bulletin classifies the case as an assault and urges anyone with video or other information to contact authorities. Police say the suspect has not yet been identified or taken into custody.
What investigators say
"Wanted for an assault," the Crime Stoppers post reads, noting that the suspect "made an anti-white statement" before the attack, according to the bulletin. The notice also says the individual left the B46 after striking the victim and then boarded a B6 bus. Detectives say they are continuing to follow leads and review potential footage from riders and nearby cameras.
How to submit tips
According to the NYPD's Crime Stoppers page, anyone with information is asked to call the tip line at 1-800-577-TIPS or, for Spanish speakers, 1-888-57-PISTA. Tips can also be submitted online. The page notes that information leading to an arrest and indictment may qualify for a reward of up to $3,500. Callers may remain anonymous, and authorities say that even short cell phone clips can be crucial in identifying a suspect.
Transit safety and local context
The alert comes amid a run of confrontations along the Utica Avenue corridors, where riders and advocates have been pushing for more visibility and easier reporting tools. News 12 reported in April that a 66-year-old woman was assaulted while waiting for a B46 bus near Utica Avenue and Avenue K, and a lewd act on a B103 bus near Avenue H and Utica Avenue drew a separate June alert. Riders say crowded stops and limited staffing can make it harder to spot and respond to incidents quickly.
Investigators in the NYPD's 63rd Precinct are handling the case and are urging anyone who saw the attack or has video to save it and contact Crime Stoppers immediately. The precinct's contact information and community resources are listed on the NYPD 63rd Precinct page.
