Hate Speech Spray-Painted At Nike Missile Site: Park Service

MARIN COUNTY, CA — Vandalism, including spray-painted hate speech and spilled hazardous chemicals, was discovered recently at the SF-88 Nike Missile Site at Golden Gate National Recreation Area, according to the National Park Service.

The incident occurred between the evening of March 15 and the morning of March 19, the park service said. The vandal or vandals broke into the missile site magazine in the Marin Headlands, spray-painted throughout the building and spilled gallons of the chemicals, according to the park service, which said anyone involved may have suffered chemical burns and needed medical attention. The park service did not specify the nature of the hate speech that was spray-painted.

Anyone with information about the case or who visited the area and took photos or videos around Battery Alexander or the missile site during the timeframe when the vandalism took place is asked to call or text 888-653-0009, visit go.nps.gov/SubmitATip or email nps_isb@nps.gov, the park service said. Tipsters may remain anonymous, according to the park service.