FBI receives ‘credible information of a broad threat’ to New Jersey synagogues
“We are taking a proactive measure with this warning while investigative processes are carried out,” the office tweeted.
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The FBI has “received credible information of a broad threat to synagogues” in New Jersey, according to a tweet from the agency's Newark office Thursday.
“We ask at this time that you take all security precautions to protect your community and facility. We will share more information as soon as we can. Stay alert," the office tweeted. "In case of emergency call police.”
No new information has been provided since the initial tweet shortly after 3 p.m.
“We are taking a proactive measure with this warning while investigative processes are carried out,” the office tweeted.
Gov. Phil Murphy said he has been in touch with the state Attorney General’s Office, the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness and the FBI.
“We are closely monitoring the situation and are working with local law enforcement to ensure that all houses of worship are protected,” Murphy tweeted.
New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin said in a statement that law enforcement across New Jersey will be increasing patrols in "sensitive areas ... in an abundance of caution."
Some patrols will be in marked vehicles and others will not, Platkin said.
"We continue to work together to keep New Jersey safe, and let those who would bring harm to the residents of this State know that New Jersey will not be home to hate, intolerance or violence," Platkin said, adding that any suspicious activity should be reported to local law enforcement.
Antisemitic incidents have been on the rise in recent years, hitting an all-time high in 2021, according to data from the Anti-Defamation League.
A study released in April by the ADL reported the overall number of antisemitic incidents in New Jersey rose by 25 percent last year, reaching 370. The total is the most ever recorded in New Jersey since the ADL began tracking such incidents in 1979.
