NYPD Seeking Vandals Who Damaged Williamsburg Shuls, Jewish Owned cars

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Williamsburg Bridge

Unidentified individuals vandalized synagogues and several Jewish-owned cars last Friday night in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood, home to a large Haredi Jewish community. The NYPD launched an investigation into the incidents, according to a report shared Saturday night on the Williamsburg News X account.

.@Chavivim_org is on scene on Hewes St helping out those who had their tires slashed. pic.twitter.com/djEKEisF86

— WILLIAMSBURG NEWS (@WMSBG) January 26, 2025

Security cameras on the street recorded one incident, showing an unidentified individual running between cars around 2 AM on Saturday and violently slashing the tires of multiple parked vehicles. The suspect’s identity remains unclear, which may pose challenges for the NYPD in advancing their investigation.

.@NYPD90Pct is on scene making police reports in regards to the slashed tires. pic.twitter.com/s1OGXrAeNE

— WILLIAMSBURG NEWS (@WMSBG) January 26, 2025

According to WMSBG, there were also acts of vandalism against shuls in the neighborhood.