Racial epithet spray-painted on Chevy Chase home

Police in Montgomery County are investigating a hate incident after a racial epithet was found spray-painted on the garage door of a home in Chevy Chase.

The incident happened at a home in the 3300 block of Glenmoor Drive.

A neighbor of the victim noticed the spray-painted words at around 9:30 a.m. Monday and notified the resident.

Police say the victim and his neighbor removed the graffiti.

Investigators believe the door was painted sometime between 2:00 p.m. on Sunday and 7:00 a.m. Monday.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Montgomery County Police at 301-279-8000.