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A $7,000 reward has been donated by local community organizations as they seek the public's assistance in identifying, arresting, and prosecuting whomever is responsible for vandalism found in the Bethesda area in August.
The first incident was reported on Sunday, Aug. 11 at Bethesda Elementary School in the 7600 block of Arlington Road that was quickly scrubbed clean by crews the following day.
"Free Gaza" and "Israel Rapes" were among the messages plastered in front of the school.
Two days later, officers were called to Starbucks on Norfolk Avenue, where there was a report of anti-Semitic graffiti painted on the side of the business.
According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, hours later, officers responded to the Congregation Beth El located in the 8200 block of Old Georgetown Road for the report of additional hateful messages painted on a sign in front of their synagogue.
The graffiti was removed by Bethesda Urban Partnership, MCPS, and volunteers.
Anyone with information regarding the incidents has been advised to call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County by calling 1-866-411-8477.
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