July 1, 2026 NEW YORK, NY A terrifying encounter aboard a Manhattan subway car has left straphangers on edge after a woman was sexually assaulted in broad daylight over the weekend. Police are now scouring the transit system for a brazen predator who struck during the peak of afternoon travel.
The disturbing incident proves once again that danger can lurk right next to you on your daily commute.
The Mid-Day Attack Aboard the R Train
The horror unfolded at approximately 3:00 PM on Sunday, June 28. A 30-year-old woman was riding a Queens-bound R train as it hurtled toward the 28th Street station in Midtown.
According to law enforcement sources, a male predator targeted the victim, approaching her on the moving train before fondling her intimately against her will.
A Desperate Escape
Terrified but acting quickly, the victim waited for the train to screech to a halt at the 28th Street platform. The moment the doors slid open, she bolted from the car to escape her attacker.
The suspect stayed on the train, melting back into the subway system as the train pulled away.
Incident Snapshot
• Date/Time: Sunday, June 28 at approx. 3:00 PM
• Location: Queens-bound R Train (Approaching 28th St. Station)
• Victim: 30-year-old female
• Suspect Description: Last seen wearing a black t-shirt
• Precincts Responding: 13th Precinct & NYPD Transit District 4
The victim immediately sought medical evaluation and treatment at a local hospital before reporting the harrowing ordeal to officers at the 13th Precinct and Transit District 4.
The Manhunt: Can You Identify This Suspect?
The NYPD is aggressively hunting for the perpetrator, but they need the public's help to pull this "subway sicko" off the tracks before he strikes again. At the time of the assault, the suspect was last seen wearing a plain black t-shirt.
If you were riding the R train around Midtown on Sunday afternoon, or if you saw anyone matching this description acting suspiciously, your information could be vital.
Got a Tip? How to Report It Safely
You can submit tips completely anonymously. Even the smallest detail could crack this case wide open:
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NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline: 1-800-577-TIPS (8477)
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Spanish Hotline: 1-888-57-PISTA (74782)
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Online Web Tips: crimestoppers.nypdonline.org
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X (Twitter): @NYPDTips
All communications are guaranteed to be kept strictly confidential.
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