O'Shea Thinks Teen Vandals Responsible for Racist Graffiti in Beverly

CHICAGO, IL -- Ald. Matt O’Shea (19th) thinks teenage vandals are responsible for racist graffiti found scrawled on garages Wednesday evening in Beverly.

“Over the past 24 hours, several garages and one local church were vandalized with hateful, racially charged graffiti between the 10300 and 10500 blocks of S. Claremont Ave. Displays of racism and intolerance like this have no place in our community,” O’Shea said in an email blast to constituents.

Swastikas and the letters “KKK,” including the Ku Klux Klan’s blood-dripping cross symbol and threatening phrases were found on garages and a church shed.

The incidents are currently under investigation. Police are currently looking for homeowners in the area with camera systems that may have captured anything.

“ I believe these cowardly acts to be the work of teenagers. If you have any information that could assist the police, please contact the 22nd District CAPS Office at 312-745-0620.,” O’Shea said.