Chicago police have issued a second alert about a growing pattern of anti-Semitic vandalism in the Hyde Park neighborhood, where at least seven incidents have been reported over the past month.
According to the latest community alert issued Wednesday afternoon, unknown individuals have placed stickers or graffiti bearing anti-Semitic phrases on public and private property, including a mailbox, stop signs, Amazon lockers, and an emergency bell. The department has classified the incidents as hate crimes.
The earliest reported case occurred on June 23 in the 5100 block of South University Avenue. Since then, similar vandalism has been discovered at various in the neighborhood:
- June 23, 2:41 p.m. – 5100 block of South University Avenue
- June 24, between 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. – 1300 block of East 53rd Street
- June 24, 10:07 p.m. – 1300 block of East 54th Street
- June 29, 8:57 p.m. – 1200 block of East 53rd Street
- June 30, 11:25 a.m. – 1500 block of East 55th Street
- July 22, 9:52 a.m. – 1600 block of East 55th Street
- July 22, 11:00 a.m. – 5000 block of South Greenwood Avenue
CPD first issued a crime alert on July 21, but the new report shows that the pattern is continuing and expanding.
The alert encouraged residents to keep properties well-lit and preserve relevant security video. Area One detectives are handling the investigation. They can be reached at 312-747-8380.
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