Ithaca police investigating assault, possible hate crime

ITHACA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Ithaca police were alerted to an assault that happened on Saturday, August 17, around 2:30 p.m. at the 100 block of Cascadilla Street.

The suspect, described as a white male in his mid-20s to early 30s with black, curly hair, wearing black sweatpants and a light-colored t-shirt, allegedly got off a bicycle and physically assaulted the victim, Ithaca police said.

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During the assault, the suspect also allegedly made derogatory comments about the victim’s gender identity, leading police to investigate this incident as a hate crime.

The victim and the assailant do not know each other, according to police.

Anyone with information about this case should call the Ithaca police tip line at 607-330-0000

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