A man was seen on video footage spray-painting what appeared to be anti-Semitic graffiti onto an LGBTQ-friendly boutique in West Hollywood — the second act of anti-Semitic vandalism in the neighborhood this week, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies obtained security footage from a nearby business that showed a man painting the images sometime between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. Tuesday. “Anyone who has information on these incidents, or recognizes the suspect, please call West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station at (310) 855-8850,” the department said in a news release. It was the second report of anti-Semitic graffiti in West Hollywood this week. Religious crimes overall declined slightly, but anti-Jewish crimes rose 14% and made up 83% of religion-motivated crimes.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 03, 2020 04:52 UTC