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Police release CCTV footage after Victoria synagogue defaced with hate message

Anyone who recognizes this man is asked to contact Victoria police.

WARNING: This story contains content that could be upsetting to some readers. Discretion is advised.

Victoria police have released CCTV footage of a suspect in a recent vandalism incident at the Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue.

The incident happened early on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 2, in the 1400 block of Blanchard Street.

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Victoria synagogue defaced by graffiti

Congregants arrived at the Synagogue on Saturday morning to find a hateful message written on a pillar at the entrance.

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The message, which has now been painted over, read “Jews are evil! Because genocide is evil!”

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It finished with the words “Palestinians will get their revenge against you child-killing Jew monsters.”

Anyone who recognizes the man in the footage or has information that could help the investigation is asked to call Victoria police at 250-995-7654.

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