New York, NY — The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted in connection with a hate crime incident that occurred in front of 209 Madison Avenue last month.
According to police, on Saturday, June 28 at approximately 11:39 a.m., the suspect removed two LGBTQIA+ flags from a fence outside the Midtown location before fleeing the area in an unknown direction.
The incident is being investigated by the NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force.
The suspect is described as a male with a light complexion, between 25 and 35 years old, with a slim build and short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a long-sleeve teal t-shirt, black pants, black shoes, and a navy-blue baseball cap.
Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity is urged to contact the NYPD.
Key Points
- A man removed two LGBTQIA+ flags from a Madison Avenue fence in an incident now classified as a hate crime.
- The NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force is actively investigating the case.
- The suspect is described as a slim male, 25–35, last seen in teal, black, and navy-blue clothing.
Police are searching for a suspect caught removing pride flags in a Midtown hate crime case.