(JTA) — A suspect has been arrested for painting the word “Jew” on at least a dozen cars in a Paris neighborhood.

The man was arrested and taken into police custody Monday night after the graffiti, done in white paint and capital letters, was discovered, according to reports.

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There is a sizeable population of Jews living in Paris’ 16th arrondissement, or district. It is not known if the owners of the cars are Jewish.