Photos by Jeff Abell
Vandalism can be seen Sunday afternoon at the entrance of the former Temple Israel Synagogue at 830 Division St. in Burlington. Police are investigating and no further information was available on Sunday evening.
On one side of the entryway, the phrase "Break Glass Inn (sic) Case of Fire" is spray-painted in black. A star of David has been painted above the words and it appears that an object has been thrown through the center of the image.
The other side of the door has a similar sentence written on it; the lowest pane of glass is broken and has been spray-painted with the letter "x". A rock surrounded by shattered glass can be seen laying inside the building. Also, what appears to be a peace sign is spray-painted on the door.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Burlington Police Department at (319) 753-8366 or the Burlington Area Crime Stoppers at (319) 753-6835.