Crime & Safety
Vandal Hits Philadelphia Mosque, Police Seek Suspect
Police said a man was seen on camera painting Stars of David, a cross, and the words "Jesus Christ" and "say my name" on the mosque.
PHILADELPHIA — Police in Philadelphia are asking for help finding a suspect who vandalized a mosque over the weekend.
The vandalism occurred at about 11:57 p.m. Friday at Masjidullah the Center for Human Excellence on the 7400 block of Limekiln Pike.
According to police, a man was seen on camera painting Stars of David, a cross, and the words "Jesus Christ" and "say my name" on the mosque.
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The suspect was described as a black man in his late 40s who was wearing a navy blue hooded sweatshirt, a dark baseball style hat, and a tan backpack.
If you see this suspect, do not approach him and instead contact 911 immediately.
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To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215-686-8477 or text a tip to 215-686-8477. Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.
All tips will be confidential.
If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact Det. Bransfield with the Northwest Detective Division at 215-686-3353 or 215-686-3354.
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