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Swastikas sprayed on suburban Chicago kosher pizzeria

Swastikas sprayed on suburban Chicago kosher pizzeria
Swastikas sprayed on suburban Chicago kosher pizzeria 00:29

CHICAGO (CBS)-- A hate crime investigation is underway after a kosher pizzeria in north suburban Skokie was tagged with antisemitic imagery.

The owner of EJ's Pizzeria on Gross Point Road reported swastikas sprayed on the building. Surveillance images show the offender outside on Thursday around 5:30 p.m.

EJ's Pizzeria Skokie Vandalized with Anti-Semitic Graffiti: In a disturbing incident, EJs Kosher Pizzeria in Skokie...

Posted by EJ's Pizzeria Skokie on Sunday, November 26, 2023

In a Facebook post, the owner said the vandalism is being investigated as a hate crime.

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EJ's Pizzeria

"This incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by businesses and communities in combating anti-Semitism," the owner said on Facebook. "We will continue to follow developments in the investigation."

Police are investigating this incident as a hate crime. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Skokie Police department.

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