Man demands woman's phone while masturbating on subway

Subway sexual act suspect.
Subway sexual act suspect. Photo credit NYPD

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A man is wanted for attempting to rob a woman on a Brooklyn subway while masturbating in front of her earlier this month, authorities said.

The 21-year-old victim was on a southbound 3 train near Pennsylvania Ave. and Livonia Ave. on Nov. 4 around 9 p.m. when the incident happened, police said.

A man approached her and demanded her phone as he masturbated before he fled the scene, according to officials.

No injuries were reported as a result of the incident, cops said.

Subway sexual violence act suspect.
Subway sexual violence act suspect. Photo credit NYPD

The suspect  is described as having a dark complexion, about 20 to 23-years-old, 5’10” tall with a short black afro and brown eyes.  He was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and brown shoes.

Anyone with information in regard to the identity of this individual is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

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