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San Francisco Police Arrest Suspect in Hate-Crime Vandalism at Church

Police are seeking tips in an active hate-crime vandalism investigation.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 8:45 a.m. Saturday to a church on the 2800 block of California Street in San Francisco.
  • Swastikas and antisemitic and homophobic graffiti were found on church buildings and nearby city utilities, authorities said.
  • Damage is estimated to exceed $20,000, according to the San Francisco Police Department.
  • Police identified 51-year-old Sadat Mousa as the suspect and booked him on suspicion of felony vandalism with a hate-crime enhancement.
  • SFPD Chief Derrick Lew condemned the act and thanked officers for a swift arrest, as the department asked for tips at 1-415-575-4444 or via TIP411.