City Of Manhattan Beach: Vandalism Involving A Hate Crime

Press release from the City of Manhattan Beach:

12/23/2021 1:45 PM

Vandalism Involving A Hate Crime (PDF)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

MANHATTAN BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
Detective Sergeant Steve Kitsios, (310) 802-5123
Officer Christopher Ineguez, PIO, (310) 802-5184

VANDALISM INVOLVING A HATE CRIME

VANDALISM INVOLVING A HATE CRIME

Manhattan Beach, CA (December 23, 2021) - On Thursday, December 23, 2021, the Manhattan Beach Police Department received calls of stickers placed throughout the city containing anti-Semitic hate speech.

Manhattan Beach, CA (December 23, 2021)

Officers responded to the various locations and discovered the stickers containing hate speech related to the Jewish community. Officers, with the assistance of Manhattan Beach Public Works, are currently in the process of removing the stickers. This matter is under investigation.

It is believed this incident occurred sometime overnight. The Manhattan Beach Police Department is seeking the assistance of the community with this investigation in an attempt to identify the person or persons responsible for this disturbing act.

If anyone has further information or potential home video recordings of this incident, please contact the Manhattan Beach Police Department’s Tip Line at (310) 802-5171.

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