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Man Steals $1,500 from Williamsburg Synagogue: NYPD

Police are searching for the unidentified suspect. (NYPD)

June 13, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan

Police are searching for a man wanted for burglarizing a Williamsburg synagogue last month.

On May 25th, around 3 a.m. the unidentified man used a large screwdriver to open the front door of Congregation Arugath Habosem, located at 559 Bedford Ave.

Once inside, he stole $1,500 and then fled the scene, heading out the building’s side door on Rodney Street, police said.

The suspect is seen in security camera footage wearing all black clothing and a black face covering.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call (800) 577-TIPS. All calls are confidential.

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