Nypd investigates hate crime after religious materials defaced in lower manhattan

Police are searching for a suspect accused of targeting a location with religious vandalism in an early-morning incident.

New York, NY – The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a hate crime incident earlier this month in Lower Manhattan.

According to police, the incident occurred Monday, March 9, at approximately 4:30 a.m. in front of 143 State Street. An unidentified man allegedly threw pieces of a religious book onto the front steps of the location before leaving the scene.

Authorities said the individual later returned and smeared an unknown substance on the building’s door before fleeing eastbound on State Street.

Suspect sought in early morning vandalism

Police have classified the incident as a hate crime and say the investigation remains ongoing.

Key Points

Incident occurred March 9 around 4:30 a.m. on State Street in Manhattan
Suspect allegedly threw religious materials and defaced building entrance
NYPD investigating case as a hate crime and seeking public assistance

No arrests have been made, and officials have not released a description of the suspect.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or via X @NYPDTips.

All calls are confidential.

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