Chicago synagogue vandalized on North Side; police questioning person of interest

The person also allegedly spray-painted graffiti on a cargo container, then tackled someone before running off, police say

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Monday, January 31, 2022
Chicago synagogue vandalized on North Side; police questioning person of interest
Chicago synagogue vandalized on North Side; police questioning person of interestChicago police are questioning a person of interest after a synagogue was vandalized on the far North Side.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are questioning a person of interest after a synagogue was vandalized in West Rogers Park on the North Side.

It happened around 4:40 p.m. Sunday in the 2900-block of West Devon, according to police.

Investigators said someone spray-painted graffiti on the synagogue, then went a block up and spray-painted graffiti on a cargo container.

The suspect then tackled a man to the ground before running off.

Area Three Detectives are investigating.

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