REHOBOTH BEACH — An investigation is underway after flyers with anti-Semitic and political messaging were placed in more than 300 yards overnight Saturday, the city announced Tuesday.
According to a statement released by spokeswoman Lynne Coan, “Many residents have expressed dismay, disappointment, and concern about these flyers. The apparent intent of the flyers is to spread the divisiveness, dehumanizing fear, and cultural mistrust that currently permeate our nation. This all runs counter to the warm, accepting, and collaborative community that is Rehoboth Beach.
“While the First Amendment protects freedom of speech, the Rehoboth Beach Police Department, along with other law enforcement agencies, is investigating distribution of these flyers and working with the state attorney general’s office to determine if any crime has been committed.”
Ms. Coan said city officials didn’t have any further comment or information.
The city is asking residents with video doorbells “to check if they have any footage of these flyers being delivered or of suspicious vehicles late Saturday night/early Sunday morning.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the Rehoboth Beach Police Department at 302-227-2577.
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