August 18, 2025 Queens, NY — The hunt is on for a young woman who unleashed a vicious pepper spray attack on an elderly man aboard a Manhattan-bound L train, leaving the 68-year-old victim with painful injuries. The NYPD has released new images of the suspect, who vanished into the night following the unprovoked assault.

The violent incident unfolded on August 10 at approximately 5:50 p.m., as the subway car approached the Halsey Street station in Ridgewood. According to preliminary police reports, a heated argument between the female suspect and the victim escalated quickly. In a shocking turn, the woman allegedly pulled out a canister of pepper spray and blasted the man directly in the face.

After the attack, the assailant fled the train at the Halsey Street station and disappeared. The victim received medical treatment for what police described as minor injuries.

Investigators with the 104th Precinct and NYPD Transit District 33 are now asking the public for help identifying the woman. She is described as being approximately 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighing about 125 pounds, with a light complexion and long brown hair. At the time of the attack, she was wearing a green shirt and blue shorts.

Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or 888-57-PISTA for Spanish speakers. Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or via X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All information is kept strictly confidential.

Do you recognize this woman? Your tip could help bring justice to the victim and ensure the safety of other riders.