US EditionMan Wanted for Spraying Anti-Immigrant, Antisemitic Graffiti in Little Village, Chicago Police Say
CHICAGO, JUL 26 – Antisemitic hate crimes rose 58% last year in Chicago, with far-right groups linked to increased vandalism targeting Jewish communities, officials and experts said.
- In Hyde Park, authorities said vandals tagged at least four locations with antisemitic messages, police said.
- According to a July 18 city news release, antisemitic hate crimes increased 58% last year to 38% of total hate crimes.
- Authorities said the suspect, described as a white male, 25-35, 5 ft tall, 165-180 lbs, with short black hair and long sideburns, sprayed `ICE RULES` and swastikas, police said.
- The situation has, experts and advocates said, shaken Chicago communities and spurred support for affected neighbors.
- Looking ahead, Chicago's Human Relations Commission plans to hold September hearings on antisemitism, supported by police data showing hate crime arrests decreased from 14% in 2021 to 5% in 2024.
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Man wanted for spraying anti-immigrant, antisemitic graffiti in Little Village, Chicago police say | News Channel 3-12
By Sara Tenenbaum Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Chicago police are looking for a man who has been spraying antisemitic and anti-immigrant graffiti in the city’s Little Village neighborhood. Chicago police said in three incidents the man has spray painted the words “ICE RULES” and/or a swastika on the outside of buildings. The incidents happened: June 19 between 12 and 3 a.m. in the 2700 block of West Cermak Road June …
Man wanted for spraying anti-immigrant, antisemitic graffiti in Little Village, Chicago police say
By Sara Tenenbaum Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Chicago police are looking for a man who has been spraying antisemitic and anti-immigrant graffiti in the city’s Little Village neighborhood. Chicago police said in three incidents the man has spray painted the words “ICE RULES” and/or a swastika on the outside of buildings. The incidents happened: June 19 between 12 and 3 a.m. in the 2700 block of West Cermak Road June …
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Chicago communities recovering from string of hateful defacements
Daniel Kirzane said he was cautious and curious after learning someone posted antisemitic graffiti across the street from his synagogue in Hyde Park. While the congregation contacted Chicago police just to be safe, Kirzane said he didn’t think it was a “real threat.” Rather, Kirzane said he viewed it as “public intimidation” — the kind his congregation wouldn’t “give in to.” “These aren’t the values we hold by in Hyde Park, which is a community …
Chicago police release image of suspect after hateful vandalism in Little Village
Chicago police have released images of a suspect wanted for spraying hateful graffiti around a Southwest Side neighborhood. Police said a man spray painted the words "ICE rules" and swastikas.
Hyde Park targeted in growing string of anti-Semitic vandalism incidents, CPD says – CWB Chicago
At least seven incidents have been reported over the past month. According to the latest community alert, unknown individuals have placed stickers or graffiti bearing anti-Semitic phrases on public and private property, including a mailbox, stop signs, Amazon lockers, and an emergency bell. The department has classified the incidents as hate crimes.
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