By Associated Press - Thursday, July 16, 2020

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) - Authorities in Florida are looking for the man who spray-painted swastikas on two Jewish temples.

The vandalism occurred early Wednesday morning, according to a Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office news release.

Surveillance video shows a man with his face covered walk onto the grounds of Temple Emanu-El shortly after 2 a.m., investigators said. A short time later, he visited Temple Sinai several miles away. At both locations, officials said the man drew multiple swastikas and other graffiti causing thousands of dollars in damage.

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A similar incident occurred in April at Temple Emanu-El, authorities said.

Anyone with information about the vandalism should contact investigators at 941-861-4900.

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