Investigators release footage of man wearing "Scream" mask in major search over repeated synagogue damage in Melbourne
Police understand the man arrived alone on a black e-scooter when he allegedly graffitied Toorak Road synagogue in South Yarra on five separate occasions over a period spanning more than four months.
It is understood he spray-painted offensive phrases of the exterior walls of the building at night or in the early hours of the morning on March 11, June 21, June 22, July 22, and July 30, a police statement said.
'There is absolutely no place at all in our society for hate-based behaviour,' the statement read.
Photos of the of vandalisations show the words 'Iran Is Da Bomb' and 'Free Palestine' sprayed on the place of worship in one incident.
Footage of man was released by investigators on Monday.
On one occasion, the man is shown with a mask from the Scream horror movie covering his face as he drives the e-scooter.
The man is dressed differently during each incident, but he is most often wearing a black and white face covering and a long black jacket, according to police.
The man is thought to be bald, Caucasian in appearance and of a medium build.
Police are urging anyone who might have witnessed the alleged behaviour, or had information or footage that could assist police to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or submitting a report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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