Deputies investigate graffiti found on Parkland garage door as a hate crime
PARKLAND, Wash. - The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a hate crime after they say a racial slur was spray-painted on a garage door in Parkland this week.
On Wednesday morning, a deputy responded to reports of vandalism at a home on 117th Street East.
When the deputy arrived at the home, a racial slur was spray-painted in red on the garage door of the home.
Deputies said the renter of the home is a 65-year-old woman in a wheelchair. She told investigators the vandalism happened between 6 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.
There are no witnesses or suspects at this time.
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department said the case is being investigated as a hate crime.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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