During Bar Mitzvah, Worshipers Shocked to Discover Torah Scrolls Stolen

During a Bar Mitzvah ceremony at a synagogue in Levallois-Perret, France, it was discovered that the Ark was empty. Between 10 and 12 Torah scrolls were stolen the night before the ceremony. Two masked suspects broke in through the roof, stole the scrolls, and fled. Investigation ongoing.

Shock in the French Jewish community: during a Bar Mitzvah ceremony held this morning at the synagogue in the Jewish community center in Levallois-Perret, worshipers were stunned to find the Ark empty of Torah scrolls. According to suspicion, during the night (between Sunday and Monday), two masked suspects broke into the premises through the roof, quickly stole between 10 and 12 Torah scrolls, and fled. The theft was discovered this morning when the Ark was opened. Bomb disposal experts called to the scene ruled out the presence of explosives. SPCJ personnel conducted a thorough sweep before police entered. The investigation continues: police are collecting evidence, taking testimonies, and checking security cameras. A vehicle suspected to be linked to the incident was located. SPCJ assesses that the suspects acted in a planned and targeted manner, likely after a preliminary reconnaissance.