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Shaare Tefila Synagogue
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SHAARE TEFILA SYNAGOGUE VANDALISM
Justice for Shaare Tefila Synagogue — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1Who defaced the synagogue and what motivated this hate crime?
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evidence
Lead #2Where did the perpetrator(s) obtain materials used for the graffiti and how long did the vandalism take?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone see suspicious activity near the synagogue during the evening of February 9 or early morning of February 10?
On the night of February 9-10, 2026, the Shaare Tefila Synagogue in Olney, Maryland was vandalized with anti-semitic graffiti, including a swastika and the phrase 'AZAB,' defacing the main sign and support banners. The FBI and Montgomery County Police are seeking the public's help identifying the individual or individuals responsible for this hate crime. A $4,000 reward is being offered for information leading to identification, arrest, or conviction.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (Baltimore Field Office) and Montgomery County Police Department
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Lead #4What does the phrase 'AZAB' signify and does it provide insight into the perpetrator's identity or affiliations?
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Source Narrative
Olney, Maryland February 9, 2026 to February 10, 2026 The Federal Bureau of Investigation in Baltimore, Maryland, and the Montgomery County Police Department are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the individual(s) responsible for the vandalism at the Shaare Tefila Synagogue, located at 16620 Georgia Avenue in Olney, Maryland. Between the evening of February 9, 2026, and the morning of February 10, 2026, the Synagogue's main sign and two banners advertising support for Israel were defaced with anti-semitic graffiti, which included a swastika and the phrase "AZAB."
Timeline of Events
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2026-02-09
EveningVandalism Occurs
Between the evening of February 9, 2026, and the morning of February 10, 2026, the Synagogue's main sign and two banners advertising support for Israel were defaced with anti-semitic graffiti including a swastika and the phrase 'AZAB'.
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2026-02-10
MorningVandalism Discovered
The defaced sign and banners were discovered on the morning of February 10, 2026.
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Case Information
Incident:February 9, 2026 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:July 14, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 9, 2026 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:July 14, 2026
Up to $4,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case