NYPD: Gregory Jacques Accused Of Punching Clerk At Midtown 7-Eleven, Yelling Anti-Asian Slurs
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police have arrested a man accused of attacking an employee inside a Manhattan convenience store.
It happened Saturday morning at the 7-Eleven on 39th Street and Eighth Avenue.
Police said a 26-year-old employee noticed a man shoplifting and confronted him. The man then allegedly punched the employee in the face and yelled an anti-Asian slur.
The suspect allegedly returned the next day and stared employees down before leaving.
Police say 33-year-old Gregory Jacques was arrested Wednesday and charged with assault and reckless endangerment.
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