Police are searching for the thieves who broke into the Lek Street Synagogue here on the night of June 4 and stole silver ritual objects insured for $40,000 but considered of much greater value. It was the second such theft at the synagogue in two years.
The items taken include seven Torah crowns, seven Torah shields and several silver pointers. Police said the burglars were apparently well acquainted with the premises. There were no traces of forced entry.
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