Crime & Safety
Antisemitic Letter Mailed With Unknown Substance To LA Synagogue
A hazmat team was called to the area and determined the substance, which was found inside a vial, was of no threat
LOS ANGELES, CA — An antisemitic letter and an unknown substance were found at a synagogue in the Pico-Robertson area of Los Angeles Tuesday, prompting a police investigation.
The items were found about 9 a.m. near the Congregation Mogen David at 9717 West Pico Blvd., the Los Angeles Times reported.
A hazmat team was called to the area and determined the substance, which was found inside a vial, was of no threat. It was not immediately known what the substance was.
Find out what's happening in Pacific Palisadesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The Los Angeles Police Department was investigating the matter as a possible hate incident, though no further details were available.
City News Service
