Beverly Hills, CA – A man was arrested after Nazi symbols were carved into a menorah in Beverly Hills, police said.
Officers responded Sunday night to reports that a menorah on private property was being vandalized, police said in a statement.
Use of surveillance video led to the arrest of Eric Brian King, of Dallas, Texas, for investigation of felony vandalism and a hate crime, police said.
It was not immediately known if King had an attorney. Online Los Angeles County jail information showed that King, 47, was scheduled for a court appearance on Tuesday.
Arrested! Beverly Hills Police have charged Eric Brian King, 47, of Dallas on suspicion of felony vandalism and a hate crime.
— StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) December 19, 2022
King stood outside a private home last night – the first evening of Hanukkah – and threw rocks at the menorah.
He then carved Nazi "SS" bolts into it. pic.twitter.com/9bMS2PW8SF