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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.