NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying an individual connected to a hate crime that occurred on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at approximately 7:00 p.m.
According to police reports, an unknown male approached the Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun Synagogue located at 125 East 85th Street. The individual proceeded to write anti-Semitic graffiti on a display screen attached to the Synagogue using a marker. The suspect then fled on foot, heading westbound on East 85th Street.
The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is currently investigating the incident.
The individual sought in connection with the crime is described as a male, approximately 25-years-old, with short black hair and a slim build. He was last seen wearing a white tank top, camouflage shorts, and white sneakers.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish speakers. Tips can also be submitted online at the Crime Stoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips.