Police are investigating the vandalism, which happened sometime over the weekend. No arrests had been made, as of Tuesday. Asked whether the incident is being investigated as a hate crime, Detective Lt. Fredrick Lemons II said police were keeping all options open.

Lemons said detectives are reviewing a weekend's worth of video, so it will take more time to complete. He wouldn't say if they've found anything on tape so far that looks suspicious. He also said he couldn't yet narrow down the time it happened.

"There's nothing to indicate it was any type of hate crime," he said.

The police force has increased patrols. "We want our citizens — Jewish and non-Jewish — to feel comfortable," he said.

Lemons said police were notified of the vandalism at about 8:30 a.m. Monday. Investigators are looking for clues from video surveillance cameras on the cemetery property and nearby businesses.

Anyone with information is asked to call University City police at 314-725-2211, extension 8010, or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

According to its website, the cemetery at Hanley Road and Olive Boulevard dates to 1893.