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Released: April 4, 2011 - Monday, 02:11 PM

Vandalism - Hate Speech

Contact: Rob BrynPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 4-1-11 OvernightPlace of Occurrence: Mesa Middle School, 2555 Halcyon Rd. Arroyo Grande (Unincorporated)Victim Information: Mesa Middle SchoolSuspect Information: UnknownSan Luis Obispo County Sheriff's south patrol station is investigating a vandalism that occurred over the weekend at Mesa Middle School in Arroyo Grande. Person(s) unknown broke into a number of class rooms and left hate speech centered graffiti on white boards and did minor damage to classroom fixtures. The only thing determined to be missing were California state flags taken from inside each classroom. The flags, about 12"x18", were ripped from their stick like poles and removed from the rooms.
Anyone who has a current or recently graduated student from Mesa Middle School, who comes into possession of a state flag, is asked to call School Resource Officer Dale Andersen at 473-7107.
"Our initial investigation has determined that this crime is not related to the cross burning incident that happened inside the city limits of Arroyo Grande." said South Station Commander, Ken Conway.