I was harassed while waiting for the subway. A man approached me, asked if I spoke Spanish. I said no, but he asked for directions in broken English. I was quite abrupt, as I always am, but I told how many stops he had until his destination, and he said thank you. Before he left, he said, “You’re pretty, have a good day.”
I smiled and said thanks.
He walked away, back to where he was originally standing. A few minutes later, I saw someone approaching from my peripherals. It appeared they were moving quickly. I turned to look, and first thought they were wearing tan pants. I quickly learned it was the same man, who removed his pants, who was both exposing himself to me while masturbating. He had the most disgusting twisted look on his face. With no time to think, I screamed and ran upstairs to the station attendant and reported what I saw.
She contacted the police, but said I could leave. I waited until a couple of trains came through, and until a few other people came, and went back down and got on the train. While I got on the train, I thought I saw him still on the platform. I hope the cops came and found him, but I am doubtful. I’ll be waiting upstairs until the train comes from now on.
– Anonymous
Location: New York City
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beckie says
this is so horrible. I so hope he’s caught!!!