Police probe racist vandalism found inside Mount Dora church preschool

MOUNT DORA, Fla. - Police are looking for information in a vandalism investigation after racially offensive comments were written inside multiple classrooms of a Mount Dora church. 

What we know:

The Mount Dora Police Department responded to First Presbyterian Church of Mount Dora on Jan. 12 regarding a possible burglary. In a search, officers found several racially offensive comments were written in marker inside multiple classrooms, the police department said. 

The church said the break-in and vandalism occurred over the weekend at the church's preschool, the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Mount Dora told FOX 35 in a statement. Since then, the school was closed for a day during the investigation and clean-up, the pastor said. 

No items appeared to be stolen or missing, police said. 

What's next:

The church said it's working closely with police and taking proactive steps to ensure a secure environment for children. 

What you can do:

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the police department at 352-735-7130.