Man arrested after alleged anti-Semitic vandalism of Miami bagel shop – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

MIAMI (WSVN) – Police have arrested a man for allegedly spray-painting anti-Semitic messages on a downtown Miami bagel shop and tearing down pro-Israel flags outside the store.

Detectives arrested Kenneth Guerrero and charged him with criminal damage and prejudice. He is accused of posting anti-Semitic messages at Holy Bagels and Pizzeria on the corner of Northwest First Avenue and First Street.

Surveillance video shows Guerrero spray-painting the facade of an Israeli store with the words “Free Palestine” and “Stop the Genocide.”

Store owner Josh Nodel said his store has been the victim of vandalism four times.

The owner’s other bagel shop in Miami Beach has also been hit by vandals several times in recent months.

According to police, the suspect also tore down a pro-Israel flag in this bar.

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