Bomb Threat Against WeHa Synagogue A Hoax: Police

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Days after the horrific terror attacks against Israel, a local synagogue was targeted Friday morning by a bomb threat, a threat police determined was a hoax.

According to the West Hartford Police Department Friday evening, police responded to the Beth Israel Synagogue at 701 Farmington Ave. for a reported bomb threat.

West Hartford Police Department personnel responded to the Beth Israel Synagogue located at 701 Farmington Avenue for a reported bomb threat.

A staff member reported receiving an anonymous email, which did not specifically name Beth Israel, police said.

West Hartford officers conducted a search of the building and no evidence of explosives was found inside or outside.

Police said the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford Security Director was notified of the incident.

Information obtained from the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford and other partners suggests that multiple, similar-style hoaxes have been reported statewide.

"The West Hartford Police Department remains in constant contact with local, state, federal, and private sector partners to assess, and prepare for, any potential threats to the safety of all of our community members," wrote the WHPD in a statement.

"As current events unfold, members of the West Hartford Police Department stand ready to protect all of our community members and visitors, including at their places of worship and throughout the Town of West Hartford."

Since the terror attacks against Israel by the Hamas terror group last Saturday, Oct. 7, the Jewish community worldwide has been both outraged and on alert or future anti-Semitic activity.

The WHPD said West Hartford, which has the largest Jewish community in the state, can do its part by reporting such activity to them if noticed.

"We rely greatly on information we receive from the public, so we ask our community members to contact the West Hartford Police Department and report any incident that may pose a threat to public safety," said WHPD.

Anyone with any information about potential threats can contact the West Hartford Police Department at 860-523-5203, or 911 in the event of an emergency. They can also reach the WHPD Tip Line/email at 860-570-8969 / whpdtips@westhartfordct.gov.

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