Investigations underway after offensive graffiti located in Sydney's south

Friday, 10 January 2025 05:43:52 PM

Police are continuing their investigations after offensive graffiti was located on a synagogue in Sydney’s south this morning.

The incident is believed to have occurred around 4.10am today (Friday 10 January 2025) on Railway Parade, Allawah.

Officers from St George Police Area Command were patrolling the area when they came across the graffiti and commenced inquiries into the incident.

As investigations continue, police would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.

He is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, of medium build, and with a long brown beard.

The man was last seen wearing a black hooded jumper, black pants with a white stripe on the side, and aviator-style sunglasses.

The NSW Police Force takes hate crimes seriously and encourages anyone who is the victim of a hate crime of witnesses a hate crime to report the matter to police through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through Triple Zero (000).

It is important that the community and police continue to work together to make NSW a safer place for everyone.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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