Man attempts to rape woman on NYC subway in Lower Manhattan
A woman narrowly avoided being raped on the New York City subway on Friday evening after an unhinged stranger exposed himself, punched her, and pinned her to the ground, according to police. The 29-year-old victim was approached by the disturbed stranger on the southbound J train at the Chambers Street subway station near City Hall just after 9 p.m. The suspect then attempted to remove the woman’s clothing and force her to perform oral sex before punching her and stealing her cellphone, money, and keys. After the struggle, the victim was able to escape the train and seek medical attention for her injuries. The attacker, described as a male with a dark complexion between the ages of 30 and 40 and approximately five-foot-six or five-foot-seven, was seen carrying a greenish-gray backpack. New York City Police are still seeking information on the incident and asking individuals to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-8477.
FAQs:
What happened?
A 29-year-old woman was nearly raped on the New York City subway on Friday evening after an unhinged stranger approached her with his penis exposed, punched her, and pinned her to the ground. The attack occurred on the southbound J train at the Chambers Street subway station near City Hall just after 9 p.m.
What did the suspect do?
After exposing himself, the suspect attempted to remove the woman’s clothing and force her to perform oral sex before punching her and stealing her cellphone, money, and keys.
Did the victim sustain injuries?
Yes, the victim sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital, where she received medical attention.
Has the suspect been caught?
No, New York City Police are still in pursuit of the attacker, described as a male with a dark complexion between the ages of 30 and 40 and approximately five-foot-six or five-foot-seven. The suspect was last seen wearing a navy blue hooded sweatshirt and pants, black and white sneakers, and a white face mask, and was carrying a greenish-gray backpack.
What should individuals do if they have information about the incident?
Police are asking anyone with information in regard to this incident to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-8477. The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or on Twitter @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.
Attempted rape on NYC subway in Lower Manhattan by a man
A 29-year-old woman narrowly escaped from a rapist on a New York City subway train on Friday evening, after an unhinged stranger approached her with his penis exposed, punched her, and pinned her to the ground. The incident occurred on the southbound J train at the Chambers Street subway station near City Hall around 9 p.m. on Friday, according to the police. After exposing himself to the victim, the suspect tried to remove her clothing and attempted to force her to perform oral sex. He then punched her and pinned her to the ground before stealing her cellphone, money, and keys. The victim managed to run to safety off the train after the struggle. Meanwhile, the attacker remained on the train heading southbound. EMS arrived at the scene and took the victim to the hospital, where she was treated for her injuries. New York City Police are still searching for the attacker, who they describe as a male with a dark complexion between the ages of 30 and 40. Photos of the attacker show him carrying a greenish-gray backpack, measuring approximately five-foot-six or five-foot-seven, and wearing a navy blue hooded sweatshirt and pants, black and white sneakers, and a white face mask. The police are asking anyone with information to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-8477 or submit their tips through the Crime Stoppers website or Twitter @NYPDTips. All calls will be kept confidential.