Police in Brooklyn are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who reportedly made anti-Semitic remarks and threw a banana at two women in Midwood earlier this month. The incident, which occurred on October 16th, has been labeled as a hate crime by the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Taskforce.
Surveillance images of the suspect have been released by police, who describe him as having a light complexion and medium build. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black hat, gray sweatshirt, and carrying a multicolored Sprayground backpack.
The two women, aged 30 and 28, were confronted by the man on Coney Island Ave. and Ave. O, where he threw the banana at them and made derogatory remarks before fleeing on foot.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspect to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at (800) 577-TIPS. In light of the recent rise in hate crimes, it is crucial for the community to come together and help law enforcement bring the perpetrator to justice.
Incidents like these underscore the importance of standing united against hate and discrimination. The NYPD is committed to investigating this crime thoroughly and ensuring that the individual responsible is held accountable for their actions.
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