On January 27, 2024, the Fredericton Police Force issued the following statement on X:
[1] On Saturday, January 27, 2024, the Fredericton Police Force received a report from a concerned passerby regarding damage observed at the Synagogue situated in downtown Fredericton. (1/3)
[2] The Fredericton Police Force promptly responded to the call for service and initiated an investigation into the matter. At present, we are actively investigating to determine whether the damage resulted from targeted hostility or other circumstances. (2/3)
[3] The investigation remains ongoing, and police are actively pursuing all leads and information related to this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the FPF at 506-460-2300, email [email protected] or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. (3/3)
Global News reported:
Members of Fredericton’s Jewish community were shocked to see the state of the city’s synagogue when arriving on Saturday morning. Several windows were shattered due to an act of vandalism. Images circulating online showed broken glass both inside and surrounding the door located at the Sgoolai Israel synagogue’s entrance. Saturday is International Holocaust Remembrance Day.