Window of Kitchener synagogue broken, police investigating
Karis Mapp | CBC News | Posted: June 4, 2024 3:24 PM | Last Updated: June 4
Kitchener Centre MP Mike Morrice shared his outrage on Instagram about the incident
Waterloo regional police are investigating how the window of a Kitchener, Ont., synagogue was broken and whether it was hate-motivated.
Police said they responded to a report of property damage on Monday to a place of worship in the area of Stirling Avenue South and Courtland Avenue East.
An email to CBC News from the Beth Jacob Congregation said a brick or rock was thrown through its window. Police have not confirmed how the window was broken.
On Tuesday morning, there was visible damage to the front-entrance windows. Police said in a press release that the window was damaged sometime between Monday and Tuesday overnight.
Kitchener Centre MP Mike Morrice took to Instagram on Monday to share his outrage about the incident at the Jewish place of worship.
"This type of anti-semitism and intimidation has no place in our community. This is not who we are," reads Morrice's post.
"While many — myself included — are justifiably angry with the actions of the State of Israel right now, the Jewish community in Waterloo Region is not responsible for Netanyahu's actions."
Regional police say the investigation, including looking into any potential hate motivation, is ongoing.