The Santa Clarita Sheriff's Station has received five reports of felony vandalism and hate crimes occuring in the Santa Clarita Valley…

The incidents occured between December 19th and the 22nd. The crimes involved the spray painting of swastikas and racial epithets on the sidewalks and buildings of a church, a park, and three elementary schools. All the incidents appear to be related as the graffiti at each location contained identical symbols and phrases. No arrests have been made at this time. Anyone with information about the incidents is urged to contact the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station at (661) 255-1121.