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Local and federal detectives are investigating their alleged hate crimes after discovering anti-Semitic graffiti in the laneway and are damaged by fire on the way. Missouri.
Clayton Police Department Officials said responding to a scene around 3 a.m. Tuesday and found three cars damaged by fire, which they believed were intentional set.
Although no injuries were taken during the incident, officials found anti-Semitic graffiti on a nearby city road St. Louis.
Police said the incident was being investigated as a hate crime, adding that preliminary investigations showed the victim was targeted.
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Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon of the left and Clayton Mayor Bridget McAndrew of Missouri issued statements about fires that damaged multiple vehicles, which were also close to anti-Semitic graffiti. (Getty Images; Stock; Clayton, Missouri)
The FBI and the St. Louis Regional Bomb and Arson Department responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.
Local news station first alert 4 reported that its drone captured the graffiti video, and the station reported: “IDF died.”
The station also noted that part of the message was targeted at individuals.
Clayton Mayor Bridget McAndrew said the city’s “offensive and violent acts against Clayton residents” occurred in the city.
“We will not tolerate harassment, intimidation or violence based on someone’s nationality, race, religion or ideology,” she said in a statement posted on her Facebook page in New York City. “In Clayton, we are committed to fostering a community where every resident feels safe, valued and welcomed.
“It’s not only a desire, but a responsibility as a neighbor and a citizen,” McDrew continued. “So I call on all Clayton residents to join me in embracing the principles of respect, understanding and inclusion that defines us as a community.”
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said on X that she had introduced her to the “car explosion” in St. Louis and was suspected of anti-Semitist vandalism.
“Our office intends to hold the perpetrators accountable for this Violence,” she said.
The Jewish Federation in St. Louis also condemned the attack.
“As American Jewish organizations and proud St. Louis people, we condemned the strongest attacks on members of our community last night,” the Union said. “This is not just intentional destruction; it is an abominable act of intimidation and the latest example of what happens when anti-Semitism and anti-Israel rhetoric is standardized.”
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An investigation into the matter is underway.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Clayton Police Department Detective Department at 314-290-8414.
