For Immediate Release: July 8, 2024
OPD News:
The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is currently investigating two incidents of vandalism. The first incident occurred just before 11:30 p.m. on June 21, 2024; the second incident took place on July 6, 2024, just after midnight. In both cases, which happened in the 3000 block of Lakeshore Avenue, an unknown suspect or suspects were seen throwing a large object at the synagogue’s window.
A police report has been filed, and both incidents are being investigated as potential hate crimes. Members of OPD’s Executive Team and Command Staff have already met with and will continue to stay in contact with the synagogue’s Rabbi.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPD Criminal Investigations Division at (510) 238-3951. Additionally, if you have any videos or photos that could assist with the investigation, please send them to [email protected]
