An investigation into possible vandalism and hate crime was underway in Los Angeles’ Mid-Wilshire area after a man’s car was carved and painted with offensive language, the Los Angeles Police Department told NBC Los Angeles exclusively Monday.
The incident was reported on Orange Drive near Olympic Boulevard Saturday morning as a man checked on 2016 Dodge Charger, which had been parked and covered for a week on the street.
When the man uncovered the car, he saw someone had carved and painted the phrase “KKK” on the vehicle in addition to other racial epithets.
Investigators believe the suspect left behind thousands of dollars of damage.
No arrests were made as of Monday. The LAPD said it’s looking for video and other evidence to track down the perpetrator.
