Howard County police are investigating an incident of racist graffiti on the exterior of Hammond Middle School in North Laurel that occurred over the past weekend.

The vandalism occurred between Friday, Dec. 11 at 3:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 13 at 9:25 a.m., police said. Vandals spray-painted the outside of the school building and a trailer with a swastika and a gun firing at a Star of David. The graffiti also included an obscene drawing and the word "Hi" with a smiley face, police said.

Howard County police also announced Dec. 15 that they had arrested three 15-year-old boys for defacing Mt. Hebron High School in Ellicott City and stealing electronics from the school on Dec. 5.

Police are offering a $300 reward for information leading to the identification of those responsible for the Hammond Middle School vandalism. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-313-STOP. Callers may remain anonymous.

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