July 7, 2025 QUEENS, NY – Police are searching for a man accused of forcible touching a woman inside the Woodhaven Boulevard subway station last month, an incident that adds to the ongoing conversation about subway safety in Queens. The unsettling encounter occurred near the Queens Center Mall, a bustling hub, raising concerns for commuters in the area.
The victim, 31, was reportedly near the turnstiles just after midnight on Monday, June 30, when an unknown individual allegedly grabbed her buttocks. Following the assault, the suspect quickly fled the station onto Queens Boulevard and disappeared. Thankfully, the woman did not sustain any physical injuries.
The NYPD has released a surveillance image of the suspect. He is described as heavyset with a dark complexion. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a distinctive blue Tommy Hilfiger t-shirt, blue shorts with white specks, and was seen carrying a rainbow-colored mat.
How to Help: Share Information on Subway Crime
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. Your tip could be crucial in identifying and apprehending the suspect in this Woodhaven Boulevard groping case.
You can contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline directly:
- 1-800-577-TIPS (8477)
- For Spanish speakers: 1-888-57-PISTA (74782)
Additionally, tips can be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or via X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All information provided remains confidential.
Subway Safety and Crime Statistics in the 110th Precinct
This incident occurs against a backdrop of varying crime trends in the 110th Precinct, which covers the Elmhurst area. As of July 6, the precinct has seen a slight decrease in overall sex crimes reported this year, with 62 incidents compared to 69 during the same period in 2024—a 10.1% decline.
