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NYPD: Woman Accused Of Making Anti-Black, Anti-Immigrant Statements At Brooklyn Pizza Shop

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are trying to track down a woman accused of going on a racist rant at a pizza place in Brooklyn.

She was caught on video shortly before 5:30 p.m. last Friday at Not Ray's Pizza on Fulton Street.

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Police are trying to track down a woman accused of going on a racist rant at a pizza place in Brooklyn. (Credit: NYPD)

Police said a 36-year-old customer was leaving the eatery when the suspect walked in. She allegedly grabbed a black pepper shaker and shook it at the customer, while making anti-Black, anti-immigrant remarks.

The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is now investigating the incident.

Police released video Tuesday of the woman they're searching for. Anyone with 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 on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.

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