NYPD Hate Crime Task Force Probes Vandalism at Upper East Side Capital One Bank The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating after a Capital One bank on East 86th Street was vandalized with a smashed window and pro-Palestinian graffiti. No one was hurt and no arrests have been made. The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating after a Capital One bank on the Upper East Side of Manhattan was vandalized early Monday morning. Capital One Bank Vandalized With Red PaintPolice responded around 7:50 a.m. to reports of broken glass and red graffiti at the branch on East 86th Street near Second Avenue. The front window was smashed with a brick, and red paint was splattered across the front door. Photos of the damage showed shattered glass surrounding a gaping hole in the glass windows. Authorities said pro-Palestinian graffiti was scrawled on the front of the bank.Officials said the words written out say Pal Action and Drop Elbit. One message appeared to read PAL ACTION. The phrase is an apparent reference to Palestine Action, a UK-founded protest network that describes itself as a direct action movement committed to ending global complicity with Israel's genocidal apartheid regime. Palestine Action is an activist group that protests Israel-linked defense companies, including Elbit.Activists have targeted Capital One in the past over its loans to Elbit. The Manhattan Democrat said, I have been in contact with the NYPD regarding this incident and have urged an immediate investigation, including whether this is a potential antisemitic hate crime. A bank customer who lives next door said they are concerned. Andrew Kavesh, a neighbor, said, It's scary.Neighbors Fear Hate Crime Targeting Jewish CommunityBeing Jewish, if it turns out to be a hate crime of any sort would be horrifying, and if it's Jewish-targeted, it would be very very personal and upsetting to me for sure. No one was hurt, and no arrests have been made. Police said they are canvassing the area for surveillance video. The investigation remains ongoing.The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is probing the incident as a possible hate crime. The vandalism occurred in the early morning hours on Monday. Authorities have not released any information about possible suspects. The bank branch is located on East 86th Street near Second Avenue in Manhattan.The incident is being investigated by the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force. Anyone with information is asked to contact police. Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.