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Man wanted for public lewdness on Queens R train

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Photo courtesy of NYPD

A man fondled himself in front of a 47-year-old woman while aboard a Queens R train last week, police said.

The victim was on the train, which was near the Queens Plaza station in Long Island City, at about 5:40 p.m. on Jan. 23 when the incident occurred.

A man sitting on the train put his hands in his pants and started to fondle himself, cops said. He then got off the subway at the next stop.

Police describe the suspect as Hispanic, 5 feet 5 inches tall and 125 pounds.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or can text their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.

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