NYC subway masturbator follows woman who snapped photo of lewd act near City Hall

A woman escaped the grasp of a man she caught on her cell phone camera pleasuring himself on a subway train near City Hall, police said Friday.

The 46-year-old commuter caught the man in the act of self-gratification on the downtown R train at 6:25 a.m. on Monday, according to cops.

The suspect, sitting alone at the end of the subway car, was performing the lewd act when the woman took his picture using her smartphone.

He then followed her when the train pulled into the station, but she was able to get away.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS.