Man caught on camera trying to burn American-Israeli flag, then tearing it down
NEW YORK - A man was caught on camera trying to burn a combination American and Israeli flag then tearing it down.
It happened right across the street from Yeshiva University High School for Boys in Upper Manhattan on Feb. 24 at around 2:50 p.m.
The man then took off in a black sedan.
This incident is being investigated by the NYPD's Hate Crime Task Force.
Anyone with any information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or via DM on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.