Clayton police and the FBI are actively pursuing leads in the case of the August 5 antisemitic arson attack on a Jewish family's vehicles in Westmoreland Avenue. As the investigation moves forward, officials are planning to canvas the neighborhood in hopes of gathering more intel. The Clayton Police Department stated that they are "steadfast in its commitment to community safety" and intent to "identify and hold accountable" the perpetrators of this crime.
In an effort to encourage public involvement, a combined reward up to $57,000 is being offered for tips that might lead to the capture and conviction of those responsible. The FBI is contributing up to $15,000, and in a tandem offer, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and the Anti-Defamation League are each proposing $15,000, contingent upon a conviction. To actively link the public to this pursuit of justice, tips can be submitted at tips.fbi.gov or by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI.
The Jewish National Defense Network has offered $10,000, and St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers is providing up to $2,000 for tips. Anyone with relevant information is urged to come forward. Tips can be submitted directly to the Clayton Police Department’s Detective Bureau at (314) 290-8425, or anonymously through St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers via the P3 Tips App, by calling (314) 725-8477 or 1-866-371-TIPS, or by visiting www.stlrcs.org, according to police department.
