Minors ID’d as suspects in Palm Desert anti-Semitic graffiti, search continues for person behind second vandalism incident
Update 5/19/25
Two minors were identified as the suspects behind the anti-Semitic graffiti that occurred on the morning of May 4 in the 45000 block of Deep Canyon Road, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office announced.
"Following the release of surveillance photographs to the public, investigators received multiple credible tips that led to the identification of two male juveniles. Due to the suspects being minors, their names will not be released. Vandalism charges will be filed with the Riverside County Probation Department," reads an RSO news release.
Investigators continue to search for the suspect who committed anti-Semitic vandalism on April 30 on El Paseo in Palm Desert.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Investigator Grasso at 760-836-1600, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Dispatch non-emergency number at 951-776-1099, or submit an anonymous tip through Riverside County Crime Stoppers at 760-341-7867
Original Report 5/7/25
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - The Riverside County Sheriff's Office released photos of suspects believed to be behind a series of anti-Semitic graffiti in Palm Desert.
The first graffiti incident report happened last Wednesday just before 10 p.m. on the 73000 block of El Paseo.
"The caller reported drawings of swastikas on a store window. Deputies arrived and reviewed surveillance video where an unidentified male adult was seen drawing the swastika on the window with a marker," reads an RSO news release.
The second incident was reported on Sunday, May 4 at around 7:40 a.m. in the 45000 block of Deep Canyon Road.
"Upon arrival, deputies found an electrical box spray-painted with swastikas and anti-Semitic graffiti. Additional anti-Semitic graffiti was located at several locations within the same general area," RSO wrote in a news release
The Palm Desert Station Investigations Bureau assumed the investigation and obtained video surveillance footage of two unidentified male suspects.
The Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects in both cases.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Investigator Grasso at 760–836–1600, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Dispatch non-emergency number at 951–776–1099, or submit an anonymous tip through Riverside County Crime Stoppers.
