Boston Police seek public’s help to identify man involved in vandalism at Holocaust Memorial

Detectives assigned to the Boston Police Department’s Civil Rights Unit are seeking the public’s help to identify a man involved in vandalism at the Holocaust Memorial.

The incident happened at about 8:50 p.m. on Friday in the area of 90 Union St., the Holocaust Memorial, police said.

About 3:30 p.m. Sunday, police responded to the Holocaust Memorial for a vandalism report.

When an officer arrived, he found a glass panel from the memorial directly across from the Bell in Hand pub “that was covered in graffiti in black ink of an unknown writing,” police said in their report.

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn decried the vandalism, calling it an “act of hate” on Tuesday.

“The people of Boston unequivocally denounce the hate and disgusting vandalism that took place over the weekend at the New England Holocaust Memorial located across the street from Boston City Hall,” Flynn said in a statement.

“Following the October 7th horrific terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel last year, we unfortunately continue to witness a dramatic increase in antisemitism not only nationally, but here in Boston - including defacing memorials at the Boston Common and Public Garden with both antisemitic and anti-American veteran messages,” Flynn said.

“We must continue to stand with our Jewish neighbors by calling out acts of antisemitism, as well as reporting incidents of assault, harassment and vandalism,” Flynn said.

Police are investigating. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact Civil Rights Unit Detectives at 617-343-4527.

Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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