Police in both Northville and Canton townships are investigating the distribution of antisemitic literature left in driveways of several area homes.
The materials in Northville were in plastic sandwich bags also containing corn kernels. The bags were left in the driveways of multiple homes in the Ridge Hill and Grande Vista subdivisions, according to police reports. While Northville police responded to the incident Oct. 6, Canton police received a complaint Tuesday morning notifying them of the literature.
The bags contained flyers clearly demonstrating hostility toward or discrimination against Jewish people.
“The Northville Township Police Department is committed to identifying those responsible for these actions,” the statement read. “Any residents with information related to this incident are encouraged to contact the department non-emergency line at (248) 349-9400.”
Affected residents in Canton are also being asked to check their home surveillance camera systems and notify the police department if they have any video of the flyers being distributed.
“We assure the community that our department takes the distribution of these flyers seriously, and we have launched an investigation to identify those responsible,” said Police Chief Chad Baugh.
Canton Township Supervisor Anne Marie Graham-Hudak also commented on the incident.
“Hate speech will not be tolerated in this community. Canton residents deserve to feel safe and respected in their homes and neighborhoods. We are taking these actions very seriously and I have full confidence that our Police Department will be diligently working with other departments in the area to make sure this does not continue or escalate.”
