Crime & Safety

Suspect In Antisemitic Temple Vandalism Wanted

Authorities are asking for help finding a 32-year-old man suspected of antisemitic​ vandalism.

Klinton Allister Dion, 32, is wanted on suspicion of hate crimes.
Klinton Allister Dion, 32, is wanted on suspicion of hate crimes. (Burbank Police Department)

BURBANK, CA — Authorities have identified a man suspected of antisemitic vandalism at Temple Emanu El as well as other locations around Burbank.

Burbank police are asking for help finding 32-year-old Klinton Allister Dion, who is wanted on suspicion of hate crimes.

According to police, Dion is suspected of putting antisemitic graffiti such as swastikas, an iron cross and the ``SS" Nazi symbol on places including Temple Emanu El, in the 1300 block of North Glenoaks Boulevard, and the subterranean garage of an apartment complex in the 400 block of East Cypress Avenue and a Burbank utility box.

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Security footage of Burbank vandalism suspect (Burbank Police Department).

Dion is believed to be a transient known to frequent Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Temple City, El Segundo and Los Angeles.

He has a faint tattoo above his left eyebrow, according to the Burbank Police Department.

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Anyone with information on Dion’s whereabouts is urged to contact Burbank Police Department Det. J. Voorhis at 818-238-3210 or by email JVoorhis@burbankca.gov

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