Offensive graffiti found on school for special needs students

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are stepping up patrols around a Northwest Side elementary school after offensive graffiti was found on the building.

Police said someone spray painted anti-Semitic graffiti, gang signs and offensive slurs on Beard Elementary, which serves students with special needs.

Police said two nearby garages and cars were also spray painted with swastikas and hate phrases.