A swastika was drawn on the iconic arch in Washington Square Park by a hate-filled vandal now sought by police, the NYPD said Monday.
Police released a surveillance image of the suspect and asked the public’s help identifying him and tracking him down.
He was seen drawing the swastika about 3:20 p.m. Jan. 21.
Through last Sunday, bias crimes in the city were down 18% this year, with 18 incidents compared to 22 by this time last year. Of the 18, 12 were classified as anti-Semitic, down from 17 last year, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.