New CCTV footage has been released as the investigation into a spate of anti-Semitic attacks across Sydney’s east continues.
The vision released by strike force detectives on Wednesday shows two men travelling in a white Kia Stonic SUV, which was first seen on the M5 Motorway near Kingsgrove Rd about 5.20am on January 30.
The Kia was then seen in the vicinity of a school and nearby home in Maroubra about 5.40am the same day before being seen outside the Eastgardens shopping centre just before 6am.
Police believe the Kia then travelled to Sparks St in Eastlakes about 6.20am, after which it was seen travelling on King St in Mascot about 6.30am.
The male passenger has been described by police as caucasian with a thin build and was last seen wearing a blue jumper with an orange liner, a white medical mask, dark pants and brown shoes.
The male driver has a large build and was last seen wearing dark clothing and a baseball cap.
Police believe both men can assist with inquiries following reports of malicious damage in Sydney’s east last month.
Eastern Beaches Police Area Command officers on January 30 attended a school on Runic Lane in Maroubra, a home on Hannan St and a shopping centre on Bunnerong Rd in Eastgardens, where they found anti-Semitic graffiti.
South Sydney Police Area Command officers were called to a home on Sparks St in Eastlakes on the same day and found more anti-Semitic graffiti.
Police believe the incidents are linked and Strike Force Pearl detectives have taken over both investigations.
More anti-Semitic graffiti has been reported in Sydney’s eastern suburbs overnight. anti-Semitic slogans have been found sprayed on fences, garage doors and parked vehicles in Kingsford and Randwick. Police are also investigating a crash in Rose Bay after seizing an empty jerry can and a carton of eggs from the vehicle. It is believed the vehicle is related to a group of young men egging women in what is suspected to be a targeted attack.
Strike Force Pearl was established in December 2024 by Counter Terrorism and Special Tactics Command officers to investigate anti-Semitic hate crimes across Sydney.
“The NSW Police Force takes hate crimes seriously and encourages anyone who is the victim of a hate crime or witnesses a hate crime to report the matter to police through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through triple-0 (000) in an emergency,” a police statement read.
“It is important that the community and police continue to work together to make NSW a safer place for everyone.”
Anyone with information about either of the men or footage of the incidents are urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.