The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has announced that Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, with $7,000 donated by local community organizations, is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for anti-Semitic vandalism found at Bethesda Elementary, a Starbucks, and Congregation Beth El in August 2024.
According to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) press release: “Crime Solvers of Montgomery County announces a $7,000 reward, donated by local community organizations, to be paid for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect(s) involved in three separate incidents of anti-Semitic vandalism that occurred in the Bethesda area during August of 2024.
On Sunday, August 11, 2024, at approximately 8:11 a.m., officers from the 2nd District responded to Bethesda Elementary School in the 7600 block of Arlington Road for the report of anti-Semitic graffiti that appeared to have been painted on school grounds during the overnight hours.
On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at approximately 5:11 a.m., 2nd District officers responded to the Starbucks in the 7700 block of Norfolk Avenue for the report of anti-Semitic graffiti that had been painted on the building.
At approximately 4:45 p.m., on the same day, officers responded to the Congregation Beth El located in the 8200 block of Old Georgetown Road for the report of additional anti-Semitic graffiti painted on a sign in front of their synagogue.
The graffiti was removed by Bethesda Urban Partnership, MCPS, and volunteers.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477. Tips may remain anonymous.”