Crime & Safety
Vandalism Cases Investigated as Hate Crimes: Police
The eight incidents in Kensington included spray-painted swastikas, and racial and ethnic slurs, police say.
Montgomery County police officers are investigating eight cases of vandalism and graffiti in Kensington as a hate crime.
Police said the incidents – including the use of Nazi swastikas and racial slurs – took place overnight on Dec. 26 and Dec. 27 in the 4200 block of Brookfield Drive, the 4200 block of Matthews Lane and the 13400 block of Summit Avenue.
According to police, there are eight victims.
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Police said the preliminary investigation indicates that the suspects used blue spray paint to vandalize properties on the streets. The graffiti included swastikas, racial and ethnic slurs, and profane language on a Christmas decoration.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Montgomery County Police at 301.279.8000.
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»Photo of vandalism courtesy of the Montgomery County Police Department
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