Graffiti Disparaging Hindu Culture Reported Across Ashburn

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office received six reports of graffiti that used language disparaging Hindu culture across Ashburn.

The graffiti, written in black marker on various community signs, is believed to be related to similar reports in the area beginning as early as July 2014. Three of the affected community areas were vandalized in previous destruction of property incidents reported Sept. 25-26.

All six incidents were reported roughly around 7 to 8 a.m. Thursday morning. The incidents occurred in the following areas:

• CreightonRd./Olympia Dr.
• Winter HavenDr./Morning Walk Dr. (two reported incidents)
• Belmont RidgeRd./Myan Gold Dr.
• ShreveportDr./Northstar Blvd.
• TradewindDr./Evergreen Mills Rd.

Since July, 16 reported cases have emerged in the Brambleton community. The majority of graffiti has been written on exercise stations, park benches, a pedestrian bridge and community signs, according to Loudoun County Crime Solvers.

Loudoun County Crime Solvers and the Brambleton community home owner’s association are now offering a $1000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those responsible for the vandalism.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Deputy First Class R. Ortutay at 571-246-4156 or via e-mail at Roy.Ortutay@loudoun.gov. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are asked to call Loudoun Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919.

To see if any of these incidents occurred in your area, take a look at the interactive crime map below. Pins on the map indicate street blocks, not a specific address. The interactive crime map below can also be viewed here.

For more information, see our Police and Fire headlines or visit the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office online.