PD: Man Allegedly Poured Kerosene Inside Altoona Jaffa Shrine to 'Rescue Daughter'

PD: Man allegedly poured kerosene inside Altoona Jaffa Shrine to 'rescue daughter'

Altoona Police say a 72-year-old man is facing several charges, accused of breaking into the Jaffa Shrine and pouring kerosene inside the building in an alleged

Man Breaks Into Jaffa Shrine Center, Commits $130,000 in Damages plus Attempts Arson

From the Altoona Police Department: “A burglar entered the Jaffa Mosque early this morning and attempted to set it on fire, believing initially that his daughter was being hidden there. Altoona Police were called to the Jaffa just after 730 this morning for a burglary. Upon arrival and checking the building, they immediately found James Kaufman, (72) who was detained, while the entirety of the Jaffa was searched for additional persons. None wer…