"The NYPD Crime Stoppers unit posted a 'WANTED FOR FORCIBLE TOUCHING' reel and still images on Facebook on March 22, laying out basic details about the victim and urging anyone who recognizes the suspect to come forward."
"Under New York law, forcible touching is defined as intentionally touching another person's sexual or intimate parts, including squeezing, grabbing or pinching, for the purpose of degrading the victim or gratifying the offender's sexual desire."
"Investigators are asking anyone with information to call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or the Spanish hotline at 1-888-57-PISTA, send a direct message to @NYPDTips on X, or use the online tip form at the Crime Stoppers portal."
A 22-year-old woman reported being groped at the Grand Central-42nd Street subway station on March 20, 2026. An unidentified man grabbed her buttocks over her clothing and fled the scene. The NYPD Crime Stoppers unit issued a public wanted alert, sharing details and images of the suspect on social media. Investigators are encouraging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers. Forcible touching is classified as a class A misdemeanor in New York, with potential penalties including up to one year in jail.
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