Subway Lewdness Suspect Sought in Brooklyn

Police are searching for a man captured on video after he allegedly performed a lewd act on a D train in Brooklyn ast month. 

Police say the suspect sat next to a 27-year-old woman on a Brooklyn-bound D-train as they were approaching the New Utrecht Avenue/62nd Street in Bensonhurst at about noon on Saturday, July 19. 

He placed a bag over his lap and began to masturbate, according to police.

The victim was able to record the suspect on her cellphone. 

The suspect is described as about 40 years old, 5 feet 6 inches and 150 pounds.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS. 

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