Crime & Safety

Antisemitic Graffiti Carved Into Sidewalk In Naugatuck, Police Seek ID Of Suspect: PD

Police said the sidewalk "will need to be redone at an estimated cost of $2,500" as a result of the graffiti.

Police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect accused of carving antisemitic graffiti into a sidewalk in Naugatuck on June 10, 2025.
Police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect accused of carving antisemitic graffiti into a sidewalk in Naugatuck on June 10, 2025. (Al Branch/Patch)

NAUGATUCK, CT — Police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect accused of carving antisemitic graffiti into a sidewalk in Naugatuck earlier this month.

In a Facebook post Monday, police said the suspected vandalism occurred June 10 around 5 p.m. on Rubber Avenue.

According to police, the suspect carved an antisemitic message into two sections of freshly poured concrete before it had a chance to dry.

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"As a result, the sidewalk will need to be redone at an estimated cost of $2,500," police said on Facebook.

Police also posted a video of the suspect to Facebook and asked anyone with information to contact the department at 203-729-5222, or to submit an anonymous tip at 203-720-1010.

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The full post, including the video posted by police, can be viewed here.

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