MARLBORO – The Marlboro community experienced what officials are describing as a bias intimidation incident last week that was centered on streets in the area of the Marlboro Jewish Center on School Road West.
Municipal officials said anti-Semitic graffiti was spray painted on a stop line and on a tree in the immediate area of the synagogue.
Police are investigating the crime and are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the individuals responsible for committing the act.
Marlboro Police Detective Anthony Peterpaul is the lead investigator on the case and may
be reached at 732-536-0100, ext. 1100. Information may also be forwarded to the police tip line at 1-888-536-1010 or on the internet at https://www.marlboropd.org/node/add/tip
In a statement, Mayor Jonathan Hornik said he has directed the Marlboro Police Department to use all necessary resources available to identify and apprehend the perpetrators and to prosecute them to the fullest extent under the law.
“Marlboro will not tolerate any form of discriminatory behavior, including anti-Semitism, within our borders. Those responsible for these heinous acts will be identified and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. As a diverse community, Marlboro residents of all religions and backgrounds stand together against racism and anti-Semitism in all of its forms,” the mayor said.