Minneapolis Police Seek Public Help Identifying Temple Israel Antisemitic Vandalism Suspects

Minneapolis police are seeking public assistance to identify two suspects involved in an antisemitic vandalism incident at Temple Israel on October 8, 2025. The suspects were captured on surveillance footage spray-painting threatening graffiti that referenced the Hamas attacks on Israel and contained hateful messages against Zionism. Both individuals were seen riding bicycles, wearing dark hooded sweatshirts, blue surgical gloves, and masks, and were last observed traveling through several intersections in the area. Authorities are urging residents near the crime scene to review their security cameras for any footage between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. on the day of the incident and to provide tips via multiple contact methods, including anonymous CrimeStoppers submissions. The Minneapolis Police Department has classified the act as a bias crime and increased patrols around local houses of worship in response. No arrests have been made yet, and a reward may be offered for information leading to a conviction.