Hate Crime Suspect Sought
143 State St, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
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- The NYPD is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in an aggravated harassment and hate crime incident in Brooklyn. On March 9, 2026, the suspect allegedly threw pieces of a religious book and smeared an unknown substance on a door at 143 State Street. The incident is under investigation by the Hate Crime Task Force. The suspect is described as a male with a medium complexion and partial facial hair, last seen wearing a black skullcap, black face mask, red sweatshirt, red sweatpants, and black-and-white sneakers.
- Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.
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Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.
Media depicting the individual is attached and available.
The individual being sought is described as a male with a medium complexion and partial facial hair. He was last seen wearing a black skullcap, black face mask, red sweatshirt, red sweatpants, and black-and-white sneakers.
The incident is being investigated by the NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force.
A short time later, the same individual returned and smeared an unknown substance on the door before fleeing on foot eastbound on State Street. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
According to police, on Monday, March 9, 2026, at approximately 4:30 a.m., in front of 143 State Street, an unidentified man threw pieces of a religious book onto the front steps of the location.
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached media, who is wanted in connection with an aggravated harassment/hate crime incident that occurred within the confines of the 84 Precinct.
Incident reported at 143 State St.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.
Media depicting the individual is attached and available.
The individual being sought is described as a male with a medium complexion and partial facial hair. He was last seen wearing a black skullcap, black face mask, red sweatshirt, red sweatpants, and black-and-white sneakers.
The incident is being investigated by the NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force.
A short time later, the same individual returned and smeared an unknown substance on the door before fleeing on foot eastbound on State Street. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
According to police, on Monday, March 9, 2026, at approximately 4:30 a.m., in front of 143 State Street, an unidentified man threw pieces of a religious book onto the front steps of the location.
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached media, who is wanted in connection with an aggravated harassment/hate crime incident that occurred within the confines of the 84 Precinct.
Incident reported at 143 State St.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.
Media depicting the individual is attached and available.
The individual being sought is described as a male with a medium complexion and partial facial hair. He was last seen wearing a black skullcap, black face mask, red sweatshirt, red sweatpants, and black-and-white sneakers.
The incident is being investigated by the NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force.
A short time later, the same individual returned and smeared an unknown substance on the door before fleeing on foot eastbound on State Street. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
According to police, on Monday, March 9, 2026, at approximately 4:30 a.m., in front of 143 State Street, an unidentified man threw pieces of a religious book onto the front steps of the location.
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached media, who is wanted in connection with an aggravated harassment/hate crime incident that occurred within the confines of the 84 Precinct.
Incident reported at 143 State St.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.
Media depicting the individual is attached and available.
The individual being sought is described as a male with a medium complexion and partial facial hair. He was last seen wearing a black skullcap, black face mask, red sweatshirt, red sweatpants, and black-and-white sneakers.
The incident is being investigated by the NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force.
A short time later, the same individual returned and smeared an unknown substance on the door before fleeing on foot eastbound on State Street. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
According to police, on Monday, March 9, 2026, at approximately 4:30 a.m., in front of 143 State Street, an unidentified man threw pieces of a religious book onto the front steps of the location.
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached media, who is wanted in connection with an aggravated harassment/hate crime incident that occurred within the confines of the 84 Precinct.
Incident reported at 143 State St.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.
Media depicting the individual is attached and available.
The individual being sought is described as a male with a medium complexion and partial facial hair. He was last seen wearing a black skullcap, black face mask, red sweatshirt, red sweatpants, and black-and-white sneakers.
The incident is being investigated by the NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force.
A short time later, the same individual returned and smeared an unknown substance on the door before fleeing on foot eastbound on State Street. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
According to police, on Monday, March 9, 2026, at approximately 4:30 a.m., in front of 143 State Street, an unidentified man threw pieces of a religious book onto the front steps of the location.
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached media, who is wanted in connection with an aggravated harassment/hate crime incident that occurred within the confines of the 84 Precinct.
Incident reported at 143 State St.
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Funny how you won’t mention the address is a mosque, but if it was a different place of worship it always says
Maybe they don't want other people doing the same?
Call ICE
N!99a got the fashion nova men on with them big ass 12s on, usual suspects I swear #MAGA
So did they throw something or is it alleged… we got full evidence of people doing ACTUAL crimes in the Epstein files and yal worried about some dude throwing out his garbage or going home with snacks from the deli
Funny how you won’t mention the address is a mosque, but if it was a different place of worship it always says
Maybe they don't want other people doing the same?
Call ICE
N!99a got the fashion nova men on with them big ass 12s on, usual suspects I swear #MAGA
So did they throw something or is it alleged… we got full evidence of people doing ACTUAL crimes in the Epstein files and yal worried about some dude throwing out his garbage or going home with snacks from the deli
Funny how you won’t mention the address is a mosque, but if it was a different place of worship it always says
Maybe they don't want other people doing the same?
Call ICE
N!99a got the fashion nova men on with them big ass 12s on, usual suspects I swear #MAGA
So did they throw something or is it alleged… we got full evidence of people doing ACTUAL crimes in the Epstein files and yal worried about some dude throwing out his garbage or going home with snacks from the deli
Funny how you won’t mention the address is a mosque, but if it was a different place of worship it always says
Maybe they don't want other people doing the same?
Call ICE
N!99a got the fashion nova men on with them big ass 12s on, usual suspects I swear #MAGA
So did they throw something or is it alleged… we got full evidence of people doing ACTUAL crimes in the Epstein files and yal worried about some dude throwing out his garbage or going home with snacks from the deli
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Funny how you won’t mention the address is a mosque, but if it was a different place of worship it always says
Maybe they don't want other people doing the same?
Call ICE
N!99a got the fashion nova men on with them big ass 12s on, usual suspects I swear #MAGA
So did they throw something or is it alleged… we got full evidence of people doing ACTUAL crimes in the Epstein files and yal worried about some dude throwing out his garbage or going home with snacks from the deli