Ukrainian Flags Vandalized With Swastikas In Mill Valley: Police

MILL VALLEY, CA — Mill Valley authorities have launched a hate crime investigation after multiple Ukrainian flags were vandalized with swastikas over the weekend, according to police.

Investigators said a resident discovered swastikas spray-painted on flags displayed on private property on the 100 block of Molino Avenue early Saturday afternoon. The victim told officers the flags were vandalized sometime between Friday evening and Saturday morning. While investigating, police discovered another vandalized Ukrainian flag on a neighboring property near Molino Avenue and Wildomar Street.

According to police, officers canvassed the area for witnesses and homes with surveillance systems. Investigators culled through several hours of video but have not identified a suspect in the case. Detectives are treating the incident as a potential hate crime and are asking residents in the area to check if they have any video that may have caught the culprit in the act.

"The Mill Valley Police Department and our staff stand firmly with the City of Mill Valley against all forms of hate and discrimination," Mill Valley Police Chief Rick Navarro said in a statement. "Crimes of hate targeting any segment of our community will not be tolerated. We encourage anyone who witnesses or experiences a hate crime to report it to our office immediately so that we can swiftly investigate the incident and work towards ensuring justice is served."

Those with video or other information that could help identify a suspect in the case can contact detectives at 415-389-4278 or call the anonymous tip line at 415-721-4547.

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