NYPD: Queens Shul Burglarized – Silver Torah Ornaments Stolen

Religious artifacts were swiped from a Queens synagogue sometime in the past week, and the thief is still on the lam, cops said.

The four objects � including a silver pointer, Torah breast plate, silver-coated plate and a ritual wine cup � were discovered missing Monday from the Congregation Ahavath Shalom Synagogue on 113th St. in Forest Hills, according to officials.

There were no signs of forced entry, police said.

There was a similar theft in February at another synagogue � Congregation Ohel Rachel Degel Israel Synagogue in Kew Gardens Hills � less than 2 miles away.

That suspect was arrested for stealing 13 religious items from the house of worship. He was caught after trying to sell the items at a local pawn shop and has been out on bail since March, records show.

Anyone with information in regards to this burglary is asked to call the NYPD�s Crime Stoppers Hotline at (800) 577-TIPS.

(Source: NY Daily News)

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