diff --git a/js/read_syncs.js b/js/read_syncs.js
index 3af480c032b..bb2458ed7a9 100644
--- a/js/read_syncs.js
+++ b/js/read_syncs.js
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@
         receipt.get('senderUuid'),
         receipt.get('timestamp')
       );
+      return;
     }
 
     Whisper.Notifications.removeBy({