Anton Redding arrested for vandalism of Nessah Synagogue

Anton Nathaniel Redding, 24 is facing charges of vandalism of religious property and second-degree burglary, with a penalty enhancement for a hate crime following his arrest for damaging the Nessah Synagogue in Beverley Hills. According to Beverly Hills authorities, Redding is suspected of breaking into the Iranian Jewish synagogue on Dec. 14. The suspect ransacked the interior of the building, overturning furniture and damaging prayer books and Torah scrolls.

After vandalizing the synagogue, Redding went to Los Angeles International Airport and flew to Hawaii, where he was arrested. He was identified using forensic evidence and closed circuit recordings. Redding is being held without bail and will remain in Hawaiian custody pending an extradition hearing

Beverly Hills Synagogue vandalized overnight

The Nessah Synagogue in Beverly Hills , home to the largest Persian, Orthodox, Sephardic community in California was vandalized last night. Windows and doors were broken and prayer books were destroyed.

According to early reports on social media 9 Torah scrolls were damaged, but this later proved erroneous.

The area is cordoned off and is being treated as a crime scene.

Update:
Statement from the Police follows:

Anyone who has information about the vandalism of the Nessah synagogue or the identity of the suspect is encouraged to call the Beverly Hills Police Department at (310) 285-2125 or submit an anonymous tip by texting "BEVHILLSPD" followed by the tip information to 888777.