Overview
- A person threw torn Quran pages on the steps and smeared feces on the door of the Islamic Mission of America in Brooklyn Heights on March 9 at about 4:30 a.m., with police noting the waste’s source remains unclear.
- Detectives released surveillance video of a bearded man in a red sweatsuit with a black skullcap and face mask who was seen carrying a small black bag, and no arrests have been made.
- The target is also known as the Daoud Mosque, a near century‑old house of worship that anchors a local Muslim community on State Street.
- CAIR-NY called the act an attempted desecration and urged a swift, thorough investigation to hold the perpetrator accountable.
- NYPD data show reported hate crimes rose from 1 in 2025 to 4 year to date in the 84th Precinct, and bias cases citywide in January increased 152% from a year earlier; anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS, online, or via @NYPDTips.