Anti-Semitic Stickers Placed Outside Hopatcong Jewish Center: PD

HOPATCONG, NJ — Officials are seeking a suspect accused of putting anti-semitic stickers outside the Lake Hopatcong Jewish Center, and placing similar pamphlets on residents' property.

Police believe both incidents took place overnight Sunday — between 10:30 p.m. on April 28 and 1:30 a.m. on Monday morning, April 29.

Officials suspect that an individual, believed to be driving a white sedan, placed anti-Jewish pamphlets on properties along Maxim Drive. Police said the suspect also put anti-semitic stickers on the bulletin board at the Jewish Center on Durban Road.

Police ask anyone with information or video footage that might help them identify a suspect to call them at 973-398-5000. Any residents who are fearful for their safety may also call police, officials said.

The state of New Jersey also has resources for witnesses and victims of a crime that can help them cope with the aftermath, including counseling and support services and assistance with victim impact statements during the criminal justice process. You may contact the New Jersey State Office of Victim Witness Advocacy (SOVWA) at 609-292-6766.