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NYPD Search for Suspect who Assaulted an Orthodox Jewish Man in Brooklyn

Update August 2, 2022: Police have arrested Sayon Camara, 26, in connection to the attack; more here.

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Police are searching for the man who harassed a Jewish man in what they say was a targeted attack.

The man approached the 32-year-old victim , who was walking near Harrison Avenue and Walton Street, about 5:30 p.m. Police said he shoved the victim into the door while making antisemitic statements before running away on foot.

The victim was not injured as result of the attack, police said.

Tips can be submitted to NYPD by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).