Wednesday, April 10, 2024 4:46PMThe Rutgers University Police Department is investigating an act of vandalism and burglary at one of the school's hubs for religious gatherings.
According to the Rutgers Police Department, a suspect or suspects forced their way into the building and began to damage several valuable items.The Center for Islamic Life said in a statement on its Facebook page that the incident was "undoubtedly fueled by Islamophobia" and is "clearly a hate crime."
Rutgers released a statement that said its police department is investigating the incident as a burglary, criminal mischief and bias crime and is working together with the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy released a statement calling for safety for the university's Muslim students.