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String of Neo-Nazi Related Incidents Reported

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	City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, Oregon 97223	Press Release March 5, 2008
For Immediate Release
Contact:	Jim Wolf, Public Information Officer Tigard Police Department Phone: 503-718-2561 Pager: 503-795-2391 Email: jim@tigard-or.gov

String of Neo-Nazi Related Incidents Reported
Within the past week, Tigard Police have documented six incidents of alleged Neo-Nazi related acts within the City of Tigard. The first series of reported incidents began on February 26th when a citizen reported a large red flag with a Swastika that was tethered to a utility pole along Highway 217 near 72nd Ave. Tigard Police were able to remove the flag that had a red helium balloon attached. Another similar incident occurred two days later when a citizen reported a large flag with a Swastika attached to a utility pole along Highway 217 near I-5. With the assistance of a TVF&R ladder truck, the flag was successfully removed. Later that day a citizen reported a similar flag flying from the roof of a convenience store located along Pacific Highway near 74th Ave.

More recently over the past 4 days, residents have reported their neighborhoods were scattered with anti-Semitism printed material. This occurred in an area south of Durham Rd near 98th and in an area along Derry Dell Ct. In both situations, Tigard Police collected all the littered leaflets that were scattered along the streets. Also believed to be related was another flag with a Swastika discovered flying above a vacant business located at 13500 SW Pacific Highway. Police were able to remove the flag which was likely thrown atop of the structure. An anti-Semitic leaflet was attached to the flag which was weighted with a bottle filled with liquid.

At this time, the reported incidents have been documented and police continue to monitor the activity. There are no suspects. Also important to know, it appears that no one in particular has been the target of the bias printed materials but rather the incidents appear to be random displays for the public. In Oregon, all bias related incidents are reported to the State agency responsible for collecting criminal data.