Manhattan subway rape thwarted by good Samaritan, cops say; suspect at large
The NYPD says it apprehended a man who allegedly tried to rape a woman on a Manhattan subway on New Year's Day, then fled at a midtown stop when a good Samaritan intervened, authorities say.
According to police, the stranger followed the 18-year-old victim onto a southbound 2 train as it was leaving the 125th Street station just before 10 p.m. Sunday. He allegedly exposed himself to her and tried to rape her as the subway pulled into 72nd Street, but a good Samaritan intervened and helped the woman get to another train car.
The suspect stayed aboard the train until 42nd Street. They're not sure where he went after that but law enforcement officials confirmed Wednesday the 23-year-old had been taken into custody. Charges are pending against him.Get Tri-state area news and weather forecasts to your inbox.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Subway creep in Manhattan tried to rape young woman on 2 train: cops | amNewYorkSpecial victims detectives in Manhattan are looking for the creep who tried to rape a young woman on board a subway train on New Year's Day.
Read more »
Police searching for man who tried to rape woman on subway train in ManhattanPolice are searching for a man who attempted to rape a woman on a train in Manhattan.
Read more »
NYC Man Who Allegedly Tried to Rape Woman Thwarted by CitizenManhattan detectives are searching for a man accused of trying to rape a woman Sunday on the subway as crime plagues the city.
Read more »
Good Samaritan speaks out after trying to help hit-and-run victim in Queens'It was just traumatic.' The good Samaritan who walked into oncoming traffic to try to stop the hit-and-run from happening spoke out on Monday.
Read more »
Good Samaritan Saves 2 Massachusetts Cops During Arrest of SuspectA good Samaritan is being praised for saving the lives of two police officers during the arrest of an armed robbery suspect that almost turned deadly.
Read more »
Good Samaritan helps LA ice cream shop owner whose store was lootedA heartwarming update to a story we first brought to you just a couple of days ago.
Read more »