Post Date:03/31/2023 2:17 PM

Media Contact:
Sgt. Victor Jackson
Office: 818-937-8888
Cell: 818-307-3208
Email: GPDPIO@Glendaleca.gov

Hate Flyers Posted in Glendale 

Glendale, CA– During the early morning of March 31, 2023, the Glendale Police Department received a call from a passerby who saw disturbing flyers posted on city light poles in the 500 block of South Central Avenue.

The flyers were posted around St. Mary’s Armenian church and contained an anti-Armenian message of hate and violence. Officers responded to the scene and immediately began an investigation of a possible hate crime directed toward the Armenian Church and the Armenian Community.

The Glendale Police Department is investigating this incident thoroughly in the hopes of identifying the perpetrator(s) responsible for spreading hate and fear within our community. We will work diligently to bring those responsible to justice.

We are in constant communication with city officials and community leaders to express our support and keep them abreast of investigative developments.
The Glendale Police Department stands with our community against all hate incidents. We are committed to protecting those who live, work, or visit Glendale and maintaining a safe and inclusive community.

We are asking for anyone with information to contact the Glendale Police Department immediately by call 818-548-4911.