Philadelphia, PA – A suspect has turned himself in to detectives in connection with two recent vandalism incidents at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, police announced.
The individual, whose name and photograph are being withheld pending formal charges, surrendered to the Central Detective Division. Authorities said updates will be provided once the charging process is complete.
The case stems from two separate incidents captured on surveillance cameras last month. On August 18, around 4:43 a.m., security footage showed a person spray-painting the museum’s grounds and exterior walls with red paint. Then, on August 25, the museum’s manager reported that additional graffiti had appeared on the building and surrounding property.
The Central Detective Division is continuing to investigate and has not disclosed whether the two acts were committed by the same person.
Key Points
- A suspect has surrendered in connection with vandalism at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History.
- Red spray paint was used to deface the museum on August 18 and August 25.
- Police have not released the suspect’s identity while charges are pending.
The museum, a landmark of Jewish heritage in Philadelphia, remains at the center of the investigation.