LAPD Investigating Possible Hate Crimes at Jewish-owned Businesses

WASHINGTON (NEWSnet) — The Los Angeles Police Department Major Crimes division says it's investigating a possible hate crime, and are searching for more potential victims.

Topanga Area patrol officers responded to three vandalism incidents within three blocks of the 20900 block of Victory Boulevard around 3 a.m. Saturday.

The suspect used rocks and cement bricks to smash glass windows and doors belonging to several closed businesses, then fled from the location on foot.

Then Monday around 4 a.m., LAPD says the same suspect vandalized additional closed businesses on Vanowen Street, Topanga Canyon Boulevard, and Sherman Way, again throwing rocks and bricks.

The three businesses are Jewish-owned.

The rocks recovered had “Glory” and “Pay Up” written on them.

Major Crimes Division is also investigating additional vandalisms that occurred on January 5th and January 7th in the same area.

The suspect is described as man standing 5'8", 170 lbs., between 45-55 years old, and balding with a gray or white beard.

If you have been a victim or have information about this investigation, you are urged to contact Major Crimes Detectives at (213) 486-7280.