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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
‘Scream' mask vandal's graffiti spree
A vandal who repeatedly graffitied a Melbourne synagogue wearing a Scream-style mask is now the subject of a plea from police, who are desperate to uncover their identity. CCTV footage released by police on Monday shows the unknown man arriving at the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, South Yarra on a black e-scooter five times between March and July. Police say the venue was targeted with graffiti that read 'Free Palestine' and 'Iran is da bomb' on Tuesday March 11 about 1.45am, Saturday June 21 about 9.50pm, Sunday June 22 about 4.02am, Tuesday July 22 about 11.30pm and Wednesday July 30 about 8.35pm. The Herald Sun reported in the most recent attack, the synagogue was tagged with the phrase 'war crimes' with the Star of David standing in place of the letter a. Police said the man is likely caucasian, of medium build and bald, and while his clothing differs in each incident his usual attire includes a long black jacket and a 'black and white face covering'. During the July incidents the man concealed his identity with a mask from the popular horror movie Scream. Police said 'there is absolutely no place at all in our society for hate-based behaviour'. Anyone who witnessed the incidents, with CCTV/dashcam footage or with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at
West Australian
6 days ago
- West Australian
Scream mask vandal targets synagogue with pro Palestine graffiti
A vandal who repeatedly graffitied a Melbourne synagogue wearing a Scream-style mask is now the subject of a plea from police, who are desperate to uncover their identity. CCTV footage released by police on Monday shows the unknown man arriving at the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, South Yarra on a black e-scooter five times between March and July. Police say the venue was targeted with graffiti that read 'Free Palestine' and 'Iran is da bomb' on Tuesday March 11 about 1.45am, Saturday June 21 about 9.50pm, Sunday June 22 about 4.02am, Tuesday July 22 about 11.30pm and Wednesday July 30 about 8.35pm. The Herald Sun reported in the most recent attack, the synagogue was tagged with the phrase 'war crimes' with the Star of David standing in place of the letter a. Police said the man is likely caucasian, of medium build and bald, and while his clothing differs in each incident his usual attire includes a long black jacket and a 'black and white face covering'. During the July incidents the man concealed his identity with a mask from the popular horror movie Scream. Police said 'there is absolutely no place at all in our society for hate-based behaviour'. Anyone who witnessed the incidents, with CCTV/dashcam footage or with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at .
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Perth Now
‘Scream' mask vandal's graffiti spree
A vandal who repeatedly graffitied a Melbourne synagogue wearing a Scream-style mask is now the subject of a plea from police, who are desperate to uncover their identity. CCTV footage released by police on Monday shows the unknown man arriving at the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, South Yarra on a black e-scooter five times between March and July. CCTV captures the man in full 'Scream' get up prior to the graffiti. Victoria Police Credit: Supplied Police say the venue was targeted with graffiti that read 'Free Palestine' and 'Iran is da bomb' on Tuesday March 11 about 1.45am, Saturday June 21 about 9.50pm, Sunday June 22 about 4.02am, Tuesday July 22 about 11.30pm and Wednesday July 30 about 8.35pm. The Herald Sun reported in the most recent attack, the synagogue was tagged with the phrase 'war crimes' with the Star of David standing in place of the letter a. Police said the man is likely caucasian, of medium build and bald, and while his clothing differs in each incident his usual attire includes a long black jacket and a 'black and white face covering'. The graffiti included 'Free Palestine' and 'Iran is da bomb.' Victoria Police Credit: Supplied During the July incidents the man concealed his identity with a mask from the popular horror movie Scream. Police said 'there is absolutely no place at all in our society for hate-based behaviour'. Anyone who witnessed the incidents, with CCTV/dashcam footage or with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at
News.com.au
6 days ago
- News.com.au
Scream mask vandal targets synagogue with pro Palestine graffiti
A vandal who repeatedly graffitied a Melbourne synagogue wearing a Scream-style mask is now the subject of a plea from police, who are desperate to uncover their identity. CCTV footage released by police on Monday shows the unknown man arriving at the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, South Yarra on a black e-scooter five times between March and July. Police say the venue was targeted with graffiti that read 'Free Palestine' and 'Iran is da bomb' on Tuesday March 11 about 1.45am, Saturday June 21 about 9.50pm, Sunday June 22 about 4.02am, Tuesday July 22 about 11.30pm and Wednesday July 30 about 8.35pm. The Herald Sun reported in the most recent attack, the synagogue was tagged with the phrase 'war crimes' with the Star of David standing in place of the letter a. Police said the man is likely caucasian, of medium build and bald, and while his clothing differs in each incident his usual attire includes a long black jacket and a 'black and white face covering'. During the July incidents the man concealed his identity with a mask from the popular horror movie Scream. Police said 'there is absolutely no place at all in our society for hate-based behaviour'. Anyone who witnessed the incidents, with CCTV/dashcam footage or with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at
The Age
6 days ago
- The Age
Synagogue targeted with graffiti by man in Scream mask
A man wearing a mask from the horror movie Scream sprayed offensive graffiti on a historic synagogue in South Yarra five times since March. CCTV footage shows a lone man wearing a white mask approach the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation in South Yarra on an e-scooter before vandalising the synagogue. He then fled on the scooter. Police allege he scrawled graffiti on the synagogue on March 11, June 21, June 22, July 22 and July 30. In the July incidents, he wore a Scream mask, police said, but on other occasions, he wore different face coverings, such as a bandana. 'There is absolutely no place at all in our society for hate-based behaviour,' a Victoria Police spokesperson said. Loading Speaking to The Age after his synagogue was spray-painted with 'Iran is Da Bomb' (during Israel's war on Iran) and 'Free Palestine' in June, Rabbi Shlomo Nathanson said it was 'un-Australian'. 'There's going to be a wide variety of opinions as to the politics in the Middle East and where things stand from one extreme to the other, but to translate that into violent acts and antisemitism and criminal activity here in Australia is un-Australian,' Nathanson said. The synagogue is the oldest Jewish congregation in Melbourne, according to its website, and was formed in 1841.
