Police said a construction sign board was hacked to show racist messaging over the weekend.
At about 6:47 a.m. on Saturday, multiple calls were received about a sign board — which was meant for construction safety messages — showing a racist message in Brookeville near Brookeville Road and Georgia Avenue, per a release from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD).
Officers found that the electronic sign board had been hacked.
Police erased the message, and “arranged to have the sign removed,” according to police.
Anyone with information about the hate/bias incident or suspicious activity in the area is encouraged to call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
Up to $10,000 is offered for information that leads to arrest. Callers can be anonymous.
