Rochester Police Release Photos of Suspects in Racist Vandalism

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester Police Department is requesting the public's help in identifying the people responsible for the racist graffiti and property damage inflicted on the home of a local state lawmaker earlier this month.

A news release says investigators recently received enhanced images from a surveillance camera and are urging everyone who recognizes the individuals to contact the police department by calling 507-328-6800. Tips can also be left anonymously through Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or at the Rochester-Olmsted Crimestoppers website.

The incident occurred at the home of State Representative Kim Hicks in northwest Rochester around 4:30 AM on August 3rd. Police say the homeowners contacted them later in the morning when they discovered "several racially motivated statements and symbols spray-painted on their home and on some political signs in their yard.

READ MORE:  Rochester State Lawmaker Reports Racist Vandalism to Her Home

The news release says Rochester Police Department is "deeply committed to addressing incidents of this nature very seriously." It also says the FBI is assisting with the investigation.

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