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Police are familiar with the 60-year-old man with mental health challenges, who has drawn police attention "a few" times this year, Police Chief Mark Talbot said.
Authorities found the figure (pictured above) on the side of 611 Dekalb St., Talbot said.
"The focus of our efforts is on ensuring that the man is connected with the social services that he desperately needs and making sure that those who live and work near him are kept safe and secure," the chief said.
"This incident exemplifies one of the most intractable challenges in policing; searching for a solution within the criminal justice system to a problem that has eluded the much softer safety net of the mental health system."
The department is working with the DA's office to determine which charges, if any, should be filed, Talbot said.
It was not clear which building the item was hanging from, or what it was.
Norristown Council condemned racist behavior in a statement.
"The Municipal Council of Norristown does not stand for any racist, sexist, or other hateful actions and behaviors in any of its residents or visitors to demean and belittle others," the statement says.
"Norristown is home to over 35,000 people whose diverse backgrounds make it a melting pot of cultures from block to block, neighborhood to neighborhood."
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