The Riley County Police Department has announced that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is now the lead agency on the case involving a vehicle that was defaced with graffiti in the 2220 block of Claflin Road in Manhattan early Wednesday morning, and contained racial slurs and a threat.

The RCPD reported that their officers immediately began investigating and have since filed a report for criminal threat. Officers listed Dauntarius Williams, 21, Manhattan as the victim. The case is being investigated as a hate crime.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation will be the lead agency on the case, and the RCPD will continue to assist the FBI in the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact RCPD, the FBI or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.