NYPD searching for man who left suspicious object near Times Square subway station

NYPD Seeks Man Who Left Suspicious Object Near Times Square Subway Station

Published: August 18, 2025 | Category: Breaking News / NYC Safety

New York's Times Square briefly turned into a cordoned-off zone Monday morning after a man reportedly left a “suspicious object” near the 42nd Street–Times Square subway entrance and walked away, according to WABC-TV.

The NYPD’s bomb squad responded quickly, closing off Seventh Avenue between 42nd and 44th Streets and evacuating nearby areas as a precaution. Fortunately, authorities deemed the object non-threatening, and normal street traffic resumed shortly after.

What We Know:

• Police are actively searching for the individual who left the object.
• No injuries or disruptions to subway service were reported.
• The incident underscores ongoing public safety concerns in high-traffic areas.

Related Coverage

• New York Post: Times Square evacuated after suspicious package prompts bomb squad
• The Independent: Suspicious package deemed non-hazardous after bomb squad probe

Labels: NYPD, Times Square, Suspicious Object, Public Safety, NYC News

Source: ABC7 New York