Suspect Wanted After Antisemitic Harassment Incident on Train in Williamsburg

Yisroel R.

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with an antisemitic incident that took place aboard an M train in Williamsburg.

According to police, the incident happened on Tuesday, April 21, at around 3:27 p.m. on a Queens-bound M train at the Flushing Avenue subway station within the confines of the 90th Precinct and Transit District 33.

Police said a 24-year-old man was approached by an unidentified individual who allegedly kicked him in the leg while making an antisemitic remark. The suspect then fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction.

No injuries were reported.

The incident is being investigated by the NYPD Hate Crime Task Force. Police released images of the suspect and are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.