Crime & Safety

Antisemitic Items Distributed In Redondo Beach

Police said there have been multiple reports of residents finding antisemitic items in Redondo Beach over the past few months.

REDONDO BEACH, CA — Reports of antisemitic items found in Redondo Beach prompted police to call for additional information and surveillance video from residents who may have been impacted.

On Monday at about 1:40 a.m. the Redondo Beach Police Department responded to the 400 block of South Gertruda Avenue when a resident said they found a plastic bag filled with white rocks and a paper inside. The document references an antisemitic website, authorities said.

Over the past few months, there have been similar incidents of residents finding antisemitic items and reporting them to authorities, RBPD said. Officials said it is unknown if all of the incidents are related, but detectives are further investigating the issue.

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Residents were encouraged to contact the RBPD's non-emergency dispatch at 310-379-5411 if they have any additional information or possible surveillance video of the incidents.

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