Police investigating racist graffiti in Summerland

The RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance identifying those involved in mischief and property damage along the lakeshore.

Police received reports of hateful and racist graffiti and intentional damage done along the 13000 and 14000 blocks of Lakeshore Drive South at 5:24 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13.

The initial investigation pointed to a group of youths being involved in the mischief, though police have not identified any suspects or people of interest and the investigation is ongoing.

“It is disturbing that someone in our community would intentionally damage public property, especially in areas frequented by families and visitors, but that they would use racist words and symbols is particularly disgusting,” Constable Patti Evans, spokesperson for Summerland RCMP, stated.

“The person who reported this crime and many other community members have expressed their disapproval and disdain for the language used and the crime committed.”

Anyone with information about the incidents or those involved was asked to contact the Summerland RCMP at 250-494-7416, or to file an anonymous report with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).