Davis PD investigates antisemitic hate crime

(FOX40.COM) - - A local incident targeting the Jewish population is under examination by the Davis Authorities Department.

At 8:25 a.m. on Oct. 30 the Davis Police Department officers stated they were informed of antisemitic graffiti spray painted on a wall that separates Highway 113 and the greenbelt near Rio Grande Street and Joshua Tree Street.

Davis PD and code enforcement officers state they responded instantly and removed the graffiti.

"The Davis Police Department takes these crimes seriously and is investigating this case as a hate incident," the department said in a press release.

Authorities say vandalism seemingly occurred between the night hours of Oct. 29 and early morning hours of Oct. 30.

Law enforcement requested people with info or security video camera video that may have recorded the suspect to get in touch with the Davis Police Department at 530-747-5400 or email PoliceWeb@cityofdavis.org. Callers can stay anonymous.