NYPD Seeks Help Identifying Suspect in Williamsburg Subway Incident

By Y.M. Lowy

Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman involved in an incident on a G train last week that left a teenage girl injured. The  train line, which runs through Williamsburg, was the scene of the incident near Keap Street and Union Avenue.

According to reports, on November 17, a 13-year-old girl was riding the G train when a woman approached her and grabbed her by the throat, making it hard for the girl to breathe. The suspect then fled the train, leaving the victim shaken but treated on the scene for neck injuries.

The suspect is described as a slim woman with a medium complexion. She was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, pink jacket, black pants, and black sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

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