Crime & Safety
Framingham Menorah Vandalism Investigated As Potential Hate Crime
A menorah at Framingham's Centre Common was knocked over, and a pro-Israel sign in front of the menorah was taken, police said.
FRAMINGHAM, MA — A Framingham menorah display, as well as a sign voicing support for Israel placed in front of the menorah, were vandalized over the weekend, Framingham police said.
Officials said they are investigating the matter as a potential hate crime.
The department received information on Sunday that the menorah at Centre Common on Edgell Road was vandalized. Officials confirmed it had been knocked over while the pro-Israel sign was missing from the display.
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Video surveillance shows a person knocking the menorah over around 6:51 p.m. on Saturday. The person hasn't been identified as of Monday afternoon, police said.
The menorah was scratched and two light bulbs were damaged, police said.
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"We ask that anyone with any information please contact Detective Chris Teel at 508-532-6214," police said.
"Anonymous tips can also be submitted at 508-532-5900 or on our website at https://www.framinghamma.gov/3345/Anonymous-Crime-Tips."
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