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Chicago police and the FBI are investigating after an apparent arson attempt was made at a Lakeview synagogue late Saturday night or early Sunday, according to CPD and a letter from Rabbi David Wolkenfeld of Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel Congregation, 540 West Melrose. The building was not damaged, and no injuries were reported according to police and Wolkenfeld.
“The remains of several incendiary devices were found on the perimeter of our shul,” Wolkenfeld wrote. Security footage “revealed that an individual entered the shul parking lot shortly after midnight and attempted to commit an act of arson.”
Three broken glass bottles that contained an unknown substance were recovered along with charred black cloth towels, according to Chicago police.
Detectives from Area North and CPD’s arson unit were on-scene for several hours Sunday collecting evidence and reviewing surveillance footage.
Wolkenfeld said, “the police are not aware of any specific threat targeting our building or community.”
