Authorities are searching for an elderly man, believed to be between 55 and 65 years old, who assaulted a woman at a Brooklyn subway station in what appears to be an antisemitic attack. The suspect was seen wielding a cane and wearing a green plaid shirt, blue jeans, black sneakers, and carrying a black bag.

The incident took place at the Kings Highway and East 16 Street station shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday. Witnesses report the man verbally antagonized the woman, making anti-Semitic remarks, then followed her onto the platform. When she began recording video of the assault, he struck her hand with his cane and cursed at her.

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The attacker then fled the scene and remains at large. The NYPD describes him as wearing a green checked shirt, blue jeans, black sneakers, and carrying a dark bag along with his cane.

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The NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force is handling the investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or through their website.