Crime & Safety
Swastika, 'Trump' Spray Painted On Lafayette Home
Lafayette Police have contacted the FBI to investigate the incident as a hate crime.
LAMORINDA, CA — Lafayette police are investigating vandalism near downtown that included a swastika, plus the word "Trump," spray-painted on a residential garage, a Lafayette spokesman said Tuesday.
The report of the vandalism defacing a garage near Lafayette Circle, just south of Mount Diablo Boulevard downtown, came in to police early Tuesday.
"There is no place for hate in Lafayette," said Lafayette Mayor Mike Anderson in a statement.
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"This is an inclusive and diverse city where everyone is welcome. The spray-painting of a swastika — a symbol of oppression, genocide and xenophobia — on an individual's home will not be tolerated."
Just brought my Biden flag in because my neighbors house was vandalized for flying their Biden flag. This is exhausting, I can’t wait until Nov. 3rd. #VoteBidenHarrisToEndThisNightmare https://t.co/M6Y01T7QkI
— ReneeFiredUp #VoteHimOut2020 (@livingjoyful) October 28, 2020
The Lafayette Police Department is actively investigating this vandalism as a hate crime, and have contacted the FBI.
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Lafayette Police take all types of acts that could be bias- or hate-related seriously and will investigate thoroughly. "Lafayette stands together in the face of any act involving prejudice or racism," Anderson continued. "This act will not be overlooked and will be vigorously prosecuted."
The Lafayette Police Department is asking anyone with additional information regarding this case to contact detectives at (925) 283-3680 or (925) 299-3234, or to email Detective Sgt. Thomas Rossberg at tross@so.cccounty.us, or to email 94549tip@gmail.com.
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