Man who shouted "Allahu Akbar" in synagogue caught for fare evasion

Shear Nobles, a 48-year-old man, was arrested on October 14 in the New York subway for fare evasion. It turned out he had been wanted for over a year for causing a disturbance at the Shuvu Israel synagogue in July 2025, where he shouted "Allahu Akbar" during evening prayers. Despite his criminal record, police only caught him on a minor offense.

Shear Nobles, 48, was arrested on October 14 at the Fulton Street subway station in New York for attempting to evade the fare. During a routine check, it was discovered that he had been wanted for an incident that occurred on July 21, 2025, at the Shuvu Israel synagogue. During evening prayers, Nobles caused a disturbance, shouting "Allahu Akbar." Although a warrant for his arrest had been issued over a year ago, he was only apprehended on a minor charge. American Jewish media outlets have suggested that the police did not make a significant effort to find him. Nobles has a long criminal history, including robberies and burglaries.