A California woman was arrested after racist handwritten notes were left around a San Leandro neighborhood, according to police and NBC News.
San Leandro police arrested Nancy, 52, of the Heron Bay area, over what they described as inappropriate posts toward minorities. Police say at least five notes were left on homes and other spots in the neighborhood, and a similar note found on a nearby trail the day before is presumed to be connected. NBC News reported that the notes were aimed at Asian families and told people born in other countries to go back to where they came from.
Police said she was released from jail because the county bail schedule was backed up during the pandemic. The Los Angeles Times reported that California had set bail at zero for lower level offenses to reduce jail populations during COVID 19. No court date had been reported, and no statement from Nancy was included in the coverage.
One Asian American neighbor told reporters that reading one of the notes sent chills down her spine. Police added patrols to the area and asked anyone with information to call 510 577 2740.
Any criminal case would be decided in court, and she is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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