NYPD launch investigation after attempted arson at Jewish-Japanese restaurant
The NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating the fire as an anti-Jewish crime and is asking anyone with information to contact the NYPD.
The NYPD has launched an investigation after a Jewish-Japanese restaurant in Brooklyn was victim to an attempted arson attack, according to multiple media reports.
Footage of the attempted attack, which occurred shortly after 4 a.m. on November 18, was released by the police in hopes of finding a lead.
The NYPD says the man seen in this surveillance video set fire to 2 window tarps of Shalom Japan, a popular Jewish-Japanese fusion restaurant in Brooklyn, and are now investigating the fire as an arson hate crime pic.twitter.com/NyPm3xXDLd
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The captured footage reveals a man approaching the restaurant before torching two tarps that featured Stars of Davids.
No injuries or structural damage occurred as a result of the arson attempt.
Police continue to investigate
The NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating the fire as an anti-Jewish crime and is asking anyone with information to contact the NYPD.
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