The Clayton Police Department continues to investigate a suspicious fire in the 7500 block of Westmoreland Avenue early Tuesday morning, August 5, 2025. Just after 3 a.m., responding officers discovered that three vehicles had been damaged by a fire, believed to have been intentionally set. Additionally, officers located antisemitic graffiti written in the roadway. No injuries were reported. This incident is currently being investigated as a hate crime.

We believe the victim in this incident, a Clayton resident, was specifically targeted. There are no indications of any further threat to the community. The FBI and the St. Louis Regional Bomb and Arson Unit have been requested to assist with the investigation.

The Clayton Police Department takes this matter seriously and is pursuing every lead to ensure the individual responsible is held accountable. We are committed to protecting the safety and well-being of every member of our community.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact the Clayton Police Department Detective Bureau at (314) 290-8414.

Updates will be shared as additional details become available.