The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted for committing an anti-Semitic attack in Central Park.
The incident happened on Wednesday at a bit past 7:30 p.m. when the victim, a 63-year-old man, was walking near the intersection of Terrace Drive and East Drive (near East 72nd Street).
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It was reported to police that an unidentified male “struck the victim from behind causing him to fall to the ground which caused him to have a chipped tooth and broken hand.” Police add that following the assault, the suspect made anti-Semitic remarks before fleeing westbound on 72nd Street on a bicycle and trailer which appeared to carry various items including a sign that said “Hungry Disabled.”
According to the NY Daily News, the suspect also yelled obscenities including “F*ck you, Jew” and “Kanye 2024.”
The victim went to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
Police describe the suspect as a male with light complexion and a medium build, and estimate him to be in his 40s. He was last seen with his bicycle wearing a brown jacket, beige pants, white sneakers and a multi-colored hat.
Anyone with information about 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). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website or by sending a direct message to @NYPDTips on Twitter. All calls are strictly confidential.
