Towson Sees Rash of Bias-Related Vandalism: Report

TOWSON, MD — Several cases of vandalism possibly motivated by bias are under investigation in Towson. There have been seven such incidents in the area since last week, Officer Jennifer Peach told Patch on Friday.

Bias-related crimes are motivated in part by racial, religious, ethnic and sexual orientation.

"We still can't verify whether or not any of the cases are related," Peach said, noting that police are pursuing a lead at the moment.

The words "south park" were written on various items in the Towson and Cockeysville precincts on Sunday, according to WBAL; the cases were being investigated as "possible bias incidents," Peach told the TV station.

Four more spray-paint vandalism cases were reported between Jan. 25 and 27, The Baltimore Sun said:

• Swastikas on vehicle windows, 1800 block of Landrake Road, Towson
• Swastika on driveway in 600 block of West Joppa Road, Towson
• Offensive language on dumpster and on basketball court near St. Pius School on York Road, Towson
• Racially charged words and symbol at Valley Fields Park in Lutherville

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