Shomrim increase patrols following spate of synagogue burglaries

Patrols have been stepped up in Hackney, following a spate of synagogue burglaries in which charity boxes were emptied and lots of damage was caused.  

Two shuls on Clapton Common in Hackney were burgled overnight (4 August) according to Shomrim, during which “charity boxes were emptied” and damage was caused after forced entry by the burglars.

Burglary at a #Synagogue on Clapton Common E5. Lots of damage caused. Pls report suspicious activity. #CharityTuesday pic.twitter.com/DCU71h8sxh

— Shomrim N.E. London (@ShomrimOfficial) August 4, 2015

Overnight Burglary at another #Synagogue on Clapton Common E5. Please report all suspicious activity immediately pic.twitter.com/d79eFyLpPv

— Shomrim N.E. London (@ShomrimOfficial) August 4, 2015

In response, the volunteer group increased patrols around local synagogues, tweeting that they had checked over 30 shuls to ensure they were safe. 

Shomrim told Jewish News, they “are working closely with the Metropolitan Police in Hackney to bring the offender(s) to justice and to prevent further burglaries.”

PCSO Hass is out this morning visiting synagogues on the ward this morning, giving reassurance & crime prevention advice #WeStandTogether

— Sgt Owen Pyle (@MPSSpringfield) August 5, 2015  

Overnight, #Shomrim volunteers on patrol checked 30+ Synagogues, ensuring they were safe and secure (due to recent #Synagogue burglaries)

— Shomrim N.E. London (@ShomrimOfficial) August 5, 2015