HATE CRIME
Macon County, Alabama
Case: MCSO20-0623A
Federal Bureau Investigation
334-466-5041
$1,000 Reward Offered
FROM CENTRAL ALABAMA CRIMESTOPPERS
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating a Hate Crime that occurred in Macon County.
Federal Agents based out of Auburn, Alabama advised that they are continuing their investigation of a Cross Burning that occurred in Macon County on June 4, 2020. The cross burning took place on the County Road 54 overpass of I-85 at approximately 8:45 p.m.
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest of the person(s) involved. According to Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson, the cross was positioned between two tires on an overpass above Interstate 85. Bystanders spotted the burning cross, which had fallen onto the overpass rail, and moved the cross so that it would not fall onto the roadway below. In addition to the burned cross, the offender(s) spray painted graffiti, to include the N-word.
Perpetrators commit hate crimes to send a message of anger or hatred. Their goal is to create fear.
If you have any information regarding this crime, please immediately call the Federal Bureau of Investigation at 334-466-5041 or CrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 215-STOP (7867) or download our P3-tips app. Make sure you receive a Tip ID and Password in order to dialog with Investigators in case there is a follow-up question.
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