Oak Park Police Seek Driver Who Harassed Women by Synagogue
(Oak Park Public Safety, May 9, 2024)
Oak Park, MI – On May 2, 2024 at 9:14 am, a vehicle approached two females in front of a Synagogue in Oak Park. When the females were approached the driver began yelling obscenities, which were antisemitic in nature, at both individuals. The subject also threw a pair of work gloves wrapped in plastic at one of the females, then drove away after the glove struck her.
The driver, and lone occupant, was described as a white male with thick dark hair and a long dark beard. The vehicle in question is believed to be a dark blue 2008-2012 Chevrolet Traverse, with a large dent on the front passenger side door and a blue Michigan license plate with yellow print. The license plate is unreadable in the security footage obtained by the Oak Park Public Safety Department.
There have not been any further reported incidents of this nature.
“Our commitment to maintaining safety in Oak Park is unwavering,” said City Manager Erik Tungate. “There is no room for instances of hate or violence in our community and I am proud of how diligently our Public Safety team works to ensure safety for everyone in Oak Park. Our diversity is our greatest strength and we will continue to protect it.”
“We are committed to providing the necessary resources to not only keep all of our residents safe, but to foster that feeling of safety as well,” said Oak Park Public Safety Director Steve Cooper. “Our dedication to supporting the people of Oak Park, with increased awareness as conflicts outside of the US continue, remains strong.”
Oak Park Investigations Bureau is actively investigating and seeking any information in identifying the vehicle and/or the driver in this incident. Any leads or information in identifying the subject please contact Oak Park Dept of Public Safety, Lt. Ryan Bolton 248-691-7511 or Det. Patrick Laskaska 248-691-7513.
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