Man Breaks Mt Airy Mosque Windows, Causing $400 In Damage

MT. AIRY, PHILADELPHIA — A man broke windows on the front door of Mt. Airy mosque recently, according to Philadelphia Police.

Police said at about 10:51 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 2 a man was caught on camera throwing rocks at the front door of the Masjidullah Mosque located at 7401 Limekiln Pike.

According to police, the man was able to break the glass on one of the front doors causing an estimated $400 in damage.

After breaking the glass, the man fled the area on foot west on Washington Lane towards Forrest Avenue, police said.

Police described the man as having a light complexion and stocky build. He was wearing a dark baseball cap, hooded zip up sweatshirt, polo style shirt, shorts, brown work boots, prescription glasses, a lanyard around their neck, and was carrying a plastic shopping bag and umbrella.

If you see this suspect, do not approach him and instead contact 911 immediately.

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If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact Northwest Detective Division (215) 686-3353 or (215) 686-3354.