BROOKLYN, NY — Police are searching for a woman who defaced a parked Tesla with a brick marked with a swastika and dumped trash on the vehicle in what authorities are investigating as a hate crime in the 66th Precinct, officials said Wednesday.
Key Points
- Incident occurred April 7 on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn
- Suspect placed a swastika-marked brick and garbage on a parked Tesla
- NYPD Hate Crime Task Force is investigating; suspect remains at large
Swastika drawn on brick left on Tesla
According to the NYPD, the incident occurred at approximately 5:53 p.m. on Monday, April 7, when a 38-year-old man parked his 2024 Tesla opposite 617 Ditmas Avenue. An unidentified woman then approached the unoccupied vehicle and placed a brick marked with a swastika on top of it.
The suspect also dumped garbage and left a black trash bag on the car before fleeing westbound on Ditmas Avenue riding a razor scooter. There were no injuries reported in connection to the act.
The NYPD Hate Crime Task Force has taken over the investigation.
Suspect sought, public asked for assistance
The suspect is described as a female with a light complexion and long blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a pink hooded jacket, blue jeans, and black rainboots. Police believe she fled the scene using a razor scooter.
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect, whose image has been released.