Israel Police officers on Sunday morning arrested a Jerusalem resident in his 40s who is suspected of stealing dozens of mezuzahs from the doorframes of homes in the center of Jerusalem on the night of Yom Ha’atzmaut.
The suspect was arrested after investigators of the Lev HaBira station collected evidence with the assistance of criminal identification officers.
As part of the investigation, the police officers quickly identified the suspect, an arrest warrant was issued against him in court, and various operations were carried out to locate him.
The suspect allegedly acted for criminal motives rather than nationalistic ones.
(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)
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4 Responses
Is there a big secondary resale market for “used” Mezuzahs in Yerushalayim?? Otherwise, whats the “criminal” intent
At least he will sell on black market kosher Mexicans. And machine printed stuff
JayD:
I’m extremely curious. What are black market kosher Mexicans?
This mezuzah situation has to be taken seriously. In many countries, people are now affraid to put a mezuzah at the door.
If he was reselling them, then it means some people are struggling financially and are not receiving the help they need. How is this possible in a country with a good economy?