The Manhattan Beach Police Department is investigating anti-Semitic vandalism that appears to have occurred in town sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. 

The police department released the following statement:

"On Thursday December 23, 2021, The Manhattan Beach Police Department received calls of stickers placed throughout the city containing anti-Semitic hate speech. Officers responded to the various locations and discovered the stickers containing hate speech related to the Jewish community. Officers, with the assistance of Manhattan Beach Public Works, are currently in the process of removing the stickers. This matter is under investigation.

"It is believed this incident occurred sometime overnight. The Manhattan Beach Police Department is seeking the assistance of the community with this investigation in an attempt to identify the person or persons responsible for this disturbing act.

"If anyone has further information or potential home video recordings of this incident, please contact the Manhattan Beach Police Department’s Tip Line at (310) 802-5171."

Manhattan Beach Mayor HIldy Stern issued the following statement:

“I am deeply troubled that we find ourselves again experiencing incidents of hate in our community. I am grateful for our Police Department's swift response to these troubling incidents. Especially during the season of peace and joy, we are reminded that we do not tolerate acts of hate in any form and stand united with those hurt by these horrible acts. Our community will remain united against hate, and support each other with compassion, kindness, and hope."

Similar vandalism was discovered in Hermosa Beach on Thursday.

“The city moved quickly to remove these repulsive signs, and we thank the community for alerting us to their presence,” said Hermosa Beach Mayor Mike Detoy in a statement. “As a city, we firmly condemn this horrible act of hate and stand with our Jewish community in promoting tolerance and acceptance of all religions and people. In this season, we are reminded that love outlasts hate.”