The Central Marin Police Authority is currently looking for any suspect information or leads regarding a hate crime and vandalism which occurred over the weekend at Brookside Elementary School in San Anselmo (case #PA26-1488).
On October 3, 2026, at approximately 8:30 PM, Central Marin Police Authority officers responded to a report of antisemitic images and writings on the asphalt at Brookside Elementary School near the multi-purpose room. Officers responded, documented, and photographed the offensive images and writing. The vandalism was classified as a hate crime per the California Penal Code due to the nature of the images and writings and the fact that the asphalt was damaged and defaced. Officers were unable to remove the vandalism but communicated with school administration to facilitate its removal, which the school was able to do on Saturday night after the report.
As this time a suspect(s) have not been identified. This crime occurred sometime after school on Friday until the time of call on Saturday night. If you have any information that may be helpful in identifying the suspect(s), please contact Detective Josh Hamilton at (415) 927-5150.
The Central Marin Police Authority unequivocally condemns hate crimes and hate speech in our communities. There is no place for hatred, intimidation, or violence based on race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, or any other characteristic. Our agency is committed to protecting every resident, holding offenders accountable, and working with community members to ensure that everyone feels safe, respected, and welcome. We stand together against hate and in support of a united, inclusive community.
Further information about hate crimes in California can be found at the California Department of Justice website: https://oag.ca.gov/hatecrimes
