NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- A man threatened to sic his pit bull on a subway rider while hurling antisemitic insults at a Lower Manhattan station, the NYPD said Wednesday as they released video of the suspect.
The NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force is investigating the April 28 case of menacing in the Financial District.
The victim, a 31-year-old man, was on the J-line platform at the Fulton Street station around 2:20 p.m. when the two men got into an argument, it's unclear about what, police said.
During the dispute, the suspect allegedly made antisemitic remarks and threatened the victim with his dog.
The suspect fled on foot and was last seen on a southbound J train, police said.
No injuries were reported.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.