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Hate crime investigated in Brooklyn
The man had his Shtreimel, a fur hat worn by some Jewish men, mainly members of Hasidic Judaism, on Shabbat, stolen from his head.
NEW YORK - Police were investigating the robbery of a man's religious headgear as a hate crime.
It happened on Friday evening in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. The NYPD says a 27-year-old man was wearing traditional Hasidic attire and was in the area of Wallabout St. and Marcy Ave. when he was approached from behind.
The man had his Shtreimel, a fur hat worn by some Jewish men, mainly members of Hasidic Judaism, on Shabbat, stolen from his head. Police said it has a value of about $8,000.
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The man was then seen running down Walton Ave.
Police released a video of the man wanted for questioning. He is 5'7" to 5'10", 125 pounds, and was wearing a hooded sweatshirt and gray sweatpants.
Anyone with information was asked to call Crimestoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. Police say all calls are confidential.