Religious artifacts stolen from synagogue near Kensington Market: police

Toronto police say three religious artifacts were stolen from a synagogue in the Kensington Market area between March 11-14, 2024. (Toronto Police Service/handout)

By Patricia D'Cunha

Posted March 19, 2024 10:28 am.

Last Updated March 19, 2024 1:06 pm.

Toronto police are searching for a suspect or suspects who allegedly stole religious artifacts from a synagogue in the Kensington Market area.

Police say between March 11 and March 14, someone broke into a synagogue near Spadina Avenue and St. Andrew Street, north of Dundas Street West.

They allegedly searched through the building and stole a silver crown and two silver adornments.

Police released images of the three artifacts (see above).

Investigators say they don’t believe the theft was hate-motivated.

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