Burglary at Chabad of the Five Towns

by Michael Orbach

Chabad of the Five Towns on 74 Maple Avenue was burglarized on Jan. 2, according to police officials who said the burglary occurred sometime during the day. An unknown suspect broke into the building through a rear window and took $13,000 in cash from desk drawers and $150 in loose change from a file cabinet.

The investigation is ongoing, according to Detective Sergeant John Harvey of the Fourth Precinct.

Rabbi Zalman Wolowik,  the Chabad shliach said, “despite everything, we are in a wonderful community.”

“We were always taught to counteract negative acts with acts of kindness and add light when it seems dark,” he said.

“It's sad that it happens, and I'm sure all those who burglarize will be brought to justice.”