MARBLEHEAD — Police are investigating multiple incidents of hateful graffiti found in town this week and are seeking information from the public.
At 6:30 a.m. Saturday, police received a report that someone had painted anti-Semitic and racist graffiti on a boardwalk on Warren Road near Ware Pond in white spray paint. Later that day, police received a report of more graffiti under a bridge in the area of 31 Village St. Officers located anti-Semitic language spray painted on the ground in large black block letters, police said.
At 6:50 a.m. Sunday, police responded to Crocker Park on Front Street for a report of graffiti on a path. They found vulgar graffiti written in large block letters in black spray paint. Police were unable to locate any suspicious individuals in the area, the department said.
Police believe the three incidents may be related.
“This type of behavior is disgusting and has no place in our community,” said Chief Robert Picariello. “I want to thank the residents that brought these incidents to our attention. We take all reports of hateful actions, racism and anti-Semitism extremely seriously and we will continue our investigation into these matters.”
Anyone with information about the incidents or who has noticed suspicious activity in these areas should call the Marblehead Police Department at 781-631-1212.
