"Last Friday, a 19-year-old woman reported to police that she was groped while riding a Q44 MTA bus near Parsons Boulevard and Union Turnpike in Queens. She said an unidentified man approached from behind, grabbed her buttocks, pressed against her, and then fled the bus. The NYPD has put out a citywide call for help in a social media post. The alert says the incident happened at about 1:57 p.m. and shares surveillance images of the man investigators are trying to identify."
"The NYPD also searched for a suspect in a Q44 forcible-touching incident reported in March 2025. Under New York Penal Law §130.52, forcible touching, which the statute explains includes acts such as squeezing, grabbing or pinching, is classified as a class A misdemeanor. Legal guides note that a conviction can bring jail time and probation, with potential penalties of up to one year in jail as well as long-term probationary restrictions."
At about 1:57 p.m. a 19-year-old woman reported being groped on a Q44 MTA bus near Parsons Boulevard and Union Turnpike in Queens. An unidentified man reportedly approached from behind, grabbed her buttocks, pressed against her, and fled. The NYPD released surveillance images citywide and requested tips via DM @NYPDTips or the Crime Stoppers hotline, offering up to $3,500 for information leading to an arrest and indictment. The Q44 serves northeast Queens and saw a similar search in March 2025. Forcible touching is a class A misdemeanor under New York Penal Law §130.52, with possible penalties up to one year in jail and probation. Officials advise calling 911 if in immediate danger and preserving any video or photos for investigators.
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