Police investigating vandalism incidents at Oakland Jewish Center as possible hate crimes – NBC Bay Area

Oakland police are investigating incidents of vandalism at a local Jewish center as possible hate crimes, the department said Monday.

On June 21 and again last Saturday, one or more unknown suspects were observed throwing a large object through the window of the Chabad Jewish Center of Oakland in the 3000 block of Lakeshore Avenue, Rabbi Dovid Labkowski said.

Officers have been in contact with Labkowski and are actively investigating the crimes, police said.

According to a page on the center’s website devoted to recent vandalism, the center is seeking to raise $20,000 to replace its bulletproof glass windows. The page also includes photos of two concrete blocks and cracks in the center’s windows.

Oakland police have asked anyone with information about the vandalism to contact Criminal Investigation at (510) 238-3951. Police also said anyone with videos or photos that could help with the investigation should send them to [email protected].