PHOTOS: BPD asks for help identifying suspect related to hate crimes

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Flyers with swastika symbols on them were reportedly posted in downtown Bellingham and in Fairhaven over the weekend.

The Bellingham Police Department said multiple businesses in the Fairhaven and Downtown Districts had white stickers with a black swastika placed on windows.

Police are investigating it as a hate crime.

In a Facebook post, police have asked for help with identifying the suspect, who seems to be of average height and weight, and was wearing a face mask with a skull imprint.

If you notice a sticker on your business, please call 9-1-1 and report it to BPD.

Do not remove or touch the sticker as investigators will want to process it for any possible evidence.

If you have any information as to the identity of the person of interest, please use one of the contact options below to report it.

Contact information:
Email tipline – www.cob.org/tips
Phone tipline – 360-778-8611
Investigator – Det. Hauri at 360-778-8791