Arrest Made In Three Incidents Where Shuls were Broken Into In Monsey

The Ramapo Police Department had received reports of synagogue burglaries in the Monsey area over two weekends in the month of January.

On January 6, 2024, three synagogues were illegally entered, and property stolen. Those synagogues were located on Monsey Boulevard and Suzanne Drive. On January 20, 2024, the same suspect returned to both synagogues on Monsey Blvd and again removed property.

The Ramapo Police Department Investigations Division was able to quickly identify the suspect and he was located on Tuesday, January 23rd. The suspect, Joel Jungries, a 42-year-old male from New York City was charged with 5 counts of Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony), 1 count of Grand Larceny 3rd Degree (Felony), 2 counts of Petit Larceny (Misdemeanor), and 2 counts of Possession of Burglar Tools (Misdemeanor).

He was arraigned on all charges and released on his own recognizance pending future court appearance.