NYPD Searches For Suspect In Flatbush Hate Crime Attack

BROOKLYN, NY — The NYPD is asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect of a hate crime assault on Ocean Avenue and Foster Avenue at the beginning of the month.

The police say at around 5 a.m. on Aug. 2, an unknown man punched a pedestrian in the head and arm after making anti-Asian remarks.

The NYPD described the suspect as a man with a light complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, and a beard. The suspect also has a tattoo on his calf.

The man was last seen in Flatbush wearing a blue t-shirt, tan shorts, blue shoes and a green bag, police say.

The victim sustained minor injuries and declined medical attention.

Anyone with information in regard to 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).