QUEENS, N.Y.
— A 16-year-old girl reported being groped while riding a northbound E train in Queens on Wednesday evening, according to police.
The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. in the vicinity of the Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue subway station. The teenager told police an unidentified man pressed his body against her thigh and touched her private area over her clothing.
The suspect exited the train at the Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer subway station and fled the area on foot. Police said the victim was not injured during the encounter.
The man is described as having a dark complexion and was last seen wearing all black clothing — including a jacket, pants, and shoes — and carrying a black book bag.
As of Tuesday, the NYPD had not announced any arrests or identifications related to the incident.
NYPD seeking public assistance
Authorities are asking for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or seen the individual to contact police.
No additional surveillance footage or further description of the suspect has been released. Investigators are working to determine whether the man may be connected to other incidents.
A teen reported being groped on an E trai
