Crime & Safety
Rockville Synagogue Vandalized With Swastikas, Epithets: Police
Police say swastikas and derogatory epithets were found spray-painted outside Tikvat Israel Congregation.
ROCKVILLE, MD — Swastikas and derogatory epithets were spray-painted early Saturday morning on a Rockville synagogue, according to authorities.
Montgomery County police say they are investigating the hate-based vandalism, which is believed to have taken place at Tikvat Israel Congregation shortly before 1:30 a.m. On Wednesday, authorities released surveillance video of the incident in hopes that the public can help identify the suspect.
The video appears to show an individual pulling into the synagogue's parking lot and spray painting one of the exterior walls.
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Tikvat Israel Congregation is located at 2200 Baltimore Rd.
Investigators are urging people with more information to call them at 240-773-6089. Anonymous tipsters can also call the county's Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). The group is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
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VIDEO: Montgomery County Police/YouTube
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