Man Tore Down Israeli Flag From Private Home In Highland Park: PD

HIGHLAND PARK, NJ — Highland Park Police are looking for this man who they say ran up to someone's front porch and stole their Israeli flag last week. He also tore down blue and white ribbons that were tied to trees in the area, in support of Israel in its war with Hamas.

Police say the man did this at approximately 7:45 p.m. last Monday, Nov. 13 in the area of North 7th and North 8th avenues. Police responded to a 911 call of suspicious activity.

The man was reportedly playing loud music while driving a grey or dark-colored sedan. He was seen getting out of the car and purposely ripping down blue and white ribbons that had been affixed to trees along those two blocks.

Then, someone gave police their home security video footage that showed the same suspect walking up their front steps and stealing an Israeli flag displayed on their porch.

This incident is being actively investigated by members of the Highland Park Police Department's Detective Bureau. They ask for the public's assistance in identifying the man in the video/photo.

Anyone who can identify the subject in the video and/or has further information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Gaetano Palumbo at 732-572-3800 ex. 4264 or gpalumbo@hpboro.com.