Ann Arbor police are currently conducting investigations into a case of vandalism that occurred at the home of University of Michigan Provost Laurie McCauley over the weekend. According to reports from Detroit Free Press, the words "Free Palestine," "Divest," and "No Honor in Genocide" were spray painted on the front of McCauley's residence. The incident, which police believe took place between 9 p.m. last Saturday and 8 a.m. yesterday, also involved an object being thrown through a bedroom window.
While the attack did not result in any injuries, it has added to an escalating series of incidents targeting university officials. University spokeswoman Kay Jarvis stated in an email to Detroit Free Press that they are aware of the matter, and that the University of Michigan Police Department would be participating in the investigation alongside Ann Arbor Police.
This event follows a pattern of vandalism against figures associated with the university. Notably, University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker's Southfield law office and Huntington Woods home were defaced in previous months, as described by ClickOnDetroit.
Given the sensitivity and escalating nature of these actions, Ann Arbor Police are urging anyone with potential information about this recent incident, especially those with surveillance video, to come forward. Tips can be submitted by calling the Ann Arbor Police Department at (734) 794-6920 or via email at [email protected], as police spokesman Chris Page told Detroit Free Press.
