NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individuals connected to a series of menacing and aggravated harassment incidents targeting members of the Jewish community within the confines of the 101 Precinct. The Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating both incidents.
Incident 1 occurred on Friday, at approximately 2:45 pm, when a 49-year-old male was walking near Caffrey Avenue and Mott Avenue. An unknown group of individuals began shouting anti-Semitic remarks and threw rocks at the victim. A female from the group then displayed a razor toward the victim. The suspects fled on foot when a Good Samaritan intervened. No injuries were reported.
Incident 2 took place on the same day at around 9:30 pm when a 48-year-old male was approached by an unknown group of individuals making anti-Semitic remarks near Brookhaven Avenue and Beach 17 Street. A dispute ensued, and one of the suspects pushed the victim. The suspects then fled the scene on foot, and no injuries were reported.
The NYPD encourages anyone with information about these incidents to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online or via Twitter @NYPDTips. All calls are confidential.