Woman accused of vandalizing Chicago business with anti-Semitic graffiti

Published December 28, 2023 9:35 PM CST

A woman was arrested on Thursday for allegedly writing anti-Semitic graffiti on a Rogers Park business.

Police say they were called to North Sheridan Road while the alleged vandalism was happening.

The suspect allegedly used a black marker to deface a window.

Police arrested the woman a few blocks away. No further information was immediately available.

The incident comes amid heightened tensions over the Israel-Hamas war, which began after the attack on Israel on Oct. 7.

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