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Queens Creep Groped Women After Fake Spider Prank: NYPD

Queens Creep Uses Fake Spider Prank to Grope Women—Here’s What We Know

Okay, this is messed up. Some guy in Queens thought it’d be clever to use a fake spider as an excuse to put his hands on women—twice in one day. June 2nd, broad daylight. Makes you wonder how bold these creeps are getting, right? Let’s break it down, talk about what the cops are doing, and yeah—throw in some real talk about staying safe out there.

So What Actually Went Down?

First Incident (June 2)

Picture this: busy Queens intersection, afternoon hustle. Dude walks up to a woman, points at her shirt like it’s an emergency—”Hey, there’s a spider on you!” Classic distraction. While she’s freaking out (because, spiders), he cops a feel and bolts. The victim? Shaken but okay physically. Smart move—she reported it immediately.

Second Incident (Same Damn Day)

Here’s the scary part—he did it again hours later, same neighborhood. Same stupid spider line, but this time he took his sweet time before vanishing into the crowd. Both women described him similarly—late 20s to 30s, dressed in dark clothes. NYPD’s got sketches circulating now.

What’s Being Done About It?

Cops are pulling security footage and asking around. No arrests yet, but they’re pushing for tips. One detective put it bluntly: “This isn’t just illegal—it steals people’s peace of mind.” And he’s not wrong. That split-second violation? It lingers.

What Happens If They Catch This Guy?

Let me put it this way—New York doesn’t play with this stuff. Forcible touching charges (misdemeanor, but still), maybe even felony sexual abuse if they can prove he’s done this before. We’re talking possible jail time, especially if he’s got prior offenses. Not exactly a slap on the wrist.

Real Talk: Staying Safe Out There

Red Flags to Watch For

Random strangers getting way too close with “helpful” excuses (“Miss, you dropped this!”)
Over-the-top distractions—sudden spills, loud noises, anything designed to make you look away

Fight Back Without Throwing a Punch

Listen to your gut. If something feels off, it probably is—get out fast.
Make noise. Literally. A loud “BACK OFF!” draws eyes to the situation.

Bigger Picture: This Isn’t Rare

Here’s the depressing stat—1 in 4 NYC women deal with unwanted touching in public. That’s… unacceptable. Places like RAINN do good work supporting survivors, but we need bystanders to step up too. See something? Say something.

Bottom Line

While the cops hunt this guy down, remember—harassers count on silence. Speak up, watch out for each other, and demand better. Because walking home shouldn’t feel like running a gauntlet.