SAN ANTONIO — Residents of the Hunters Chase neighborhood on the northwest side are reeling after a series of hate-speech graffiti and vandalism incidents left them feeling targeted and uneasy.
Police are actively investigating the incidents, which have disrupted the community’s peace of mind.
Michelle, a resident of the neighborhood, expressed her concerns, saying, “We don’t know why we would be targeted, other than we have a very large white garage that everyone can see. And really, that’s why it feels like it’s an attack on the community.”
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According to reports from the San Antonio Police Department, there were three incidents between July 14 and July 16.
On Monday, a vandal smeared feces on Michelle and her husband Eric’s Ring camera. The following day, the couple discovered hateful messages spray-painted on their garage.
Despite their efforts to clean up, the vandal returned a third time. Each time, the suspect wore a mask.
“Three times within 24 hours, and it’s it’s hitting us, it’s affecting us, but even even more, it’s affecting the larger community,” Michelle said.
Police believe the suspect is a man and, if apprehended, he could face at least three counts of criminal mischief. The extent of the charges remains unclear.