Police search for man accused of throwing rocks at mosque in East Mount Airy

Police search for man accused of throwing rocks at mosque in East Mount Airy

Philadelphia police are searching for a man who was caught on camera vandalizing a mosque.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are searching for a man who they say vandalized a mosque.

The incident was caught on camera Monday around 11 p.m. 

According to police, the man walked up to the steps and heaved a few rocks at the mosque located on the 7400 block of Limekiln Pike in East Mount Airy before walking away. 

Police say a piece of glass on the front door shattered, causing more than $400 in damages.

The man was seen wearing a dark-colored baseball cap, hooded sweatshirt, polo shirt, shorts, work boots, and prescription glasses. He also had a lanyard around his neck and was carrying a plastic shopping bag.  

If you have any information, please contact the Northwest Detective Division at 215-686-3353/3354.