Police presence increased at New Rochelle shopping mall following possible hate crime vandalism

A suspect was caught on surveillance camera writing the words "genocide supporters" across the front windows of Cheryl's Closet and Scoop Shop, in the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center early Thursday morning.

News 12 Staff

Jan 27, 2024, 1:44 AM

Updated 302 days ago

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There was an increased police presence Friday at a shopping mall in New Rochelle a day after two Jewish store owners had their storefronts vandalized.
A suspect was caught on surveillance camera writing the words "genocide supporters" across the front windows of Cheryl's Closet and Scoop Shop, in the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center early Thursday morning.
The New Rochelle Police Department is investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.