'Nazi scum' graffiti painted on Iowa City residence

Iowa City police are investigating a report of vandalism after the words "Nazi scum" were painted on an Iowa City house.

Police responded around 9:30 a.m. Friday to a call about spray-painted graffiti related to a "political issue" on the front porch of a house along N. Clinton Street, according to an Iowa City Police Department incident report.

A sign showing support for President Donald Trump hangs prominently at the house, and the residents covered the graffiti with an Iowa Hawkeyes banner.

Iowa City Police Sgt. Scott Gaarde said in an email that police have not located any witnesses or suspects, and "the matter remains under investigation." He said police estimate the cost of the damage at roughly $100.

Residents at the house declined to comment on the incident. The homeowner could not be immediately reached Friday.

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