UR: Persons of interest identified on ‘Wanted’ posters around campus

ROCHESTER, NY – Five persons of interest have been identified in the investigation into the “Wanted” posters at the University of Rochester, many of which targeted Jewish faculty members, according to the university’s public safety department.

In a statement, UR Department of Public Safety Chief Quchee Collins said investigators are making “significant progress” in examining all available information and evidence.

“While no formal charges have been filed at this time, the university remains committed to holding all responsible parties accountable to the fullest extent possible. We are working with the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office to explore levy options,” Collins said. adding that the department is working with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and has received several leads from people in the university community.

The posters label certain university professors and staff as “wanted” for alleged war crimes related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Collins also noted that a sign at the UR Medicine Health Center in Brighton was damaged, with “words added to the sign,” but said it is currently unclear whether this damage is related to the campus posters.