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Police release CCTV footage after Victoria synagogue defaced with hate message
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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.
