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NYPD: 2 Train Rider With "Team USA" Written on His Face Masturbated For At Least 30 Minutes
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Jen Chung
Published Dec 29, 2015
Modified Dec 29, 2015
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Police are hoping the public can help them find a man accused of public lewdness—a search which may be somewhat facilitated by the distinctive writing on his face.
According to the NYPD, the incident occurred on Sunday, December 27th on the northbound 2 train. Investigators say the man "had his hands down his pants and appeared to be manipulating his penis for more than 30 minutes while looking at a 29-year-old female victim" as the train headed north from the President Street train station around 4 p.m.
The NYPD released a photograph of the suspect taken by the victim; the picture (click for larger image) shows the words "TEAM USA" on his right forehead and another design on his right cheek.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS.The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or texting their tips to 274637(CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
You can also report any inappropriate subway behavior to the MTA: Here is their website where you can detail the incident, as well upload a photo.
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Jen Chung is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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