'Hateful,' Anti-Chinese Graffiti Found In San Mateo Neighborhood

SAN MATEO, CA — The San Mateo Police Department is investigating a rash of "hateful" graffiti messages in the Laurelwood neighborhood targeting China and the Chinese community and said patrols will be increased in the area.

"The City of San Mateo takes an aggressive stance against all graffiti and, like our community, we find hate speech abhorrent," officials said in an announcement. "The San Mateo Police Department works closely with Public Works and Parks and Recreation to identify and remove graffiti as quickly as possible."

Anyone with information about the graffiti or the person behind it is encouraged to contact police dispatch at (650) 522-7700. Anonymous tips can be submitted to http://tinyurl.com/SMPDTips or (650) 522-7676.

Hate speech or related graffiti can also be reported to police dispatch.

Graffiti can be reported for removal by downloading the MySanMateo app on your mobile device; complete the online form at http://www.app-order.net/repor... or calling (888) 886-0766.

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