Police Investigate Threat Against Jewish Community Center In Lawrence

Police are investigating after a threat was made against a Jewish community center on Long Island.

Police are investigating after a threat was made against the JCC of the Greater Five Towns in Lawrence Sunday, May 15.
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05/16/2022 1:40 p.m.

Just before 6 p.m. Sunday, May 15, someone called 911 reporting a threat against the members of the JCC of the Greater Five Towns on Central Avenue in Lawrence, according to Nassau County Police.

Officers conducted a “thorough and systematic search” of the building, but found no indication the threat was credible, police said.

The building was deemed safe and reopened a short time later.

So far investigators have not made an arrest.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

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