Early Wednesday morning on the back of the large 30 foot SEH development sign listing new homes for sale near the San Elijo Entry Monument/Gas Station In bold red paint and large print DEATH TO ( the N’s word) and OBAMA…
The sign is highly visible as you head south on San Elijo Road leaving SEH on your left side…at 8:30 it had been politely covered with paper.
UPDATE: It turns out the San Elijo Hills area was tagged in 6 locations Sheriff’s deputies are investigating. The city is offering a $1,000 award to anyone who provides information that can help determine who was responsible. Anonymous tips can be posted at www.sdcrimestoppers.com.
San Marcos Mayor Jim Desmond said in a statement Thursday afternoon saying he is disturbed that the graffiti was found in his city. “This is a shameful display of hate and absolutely will not be tolerated in our community,” he said.
In addition earlier in the week a political sign was vandalized with the graffiti “No Unions”
We find this kind of political & hate expression revolting…thoughts SEH?
San Marcos City Graffiti Hotline 760 591-9100
San Diego News 6 Picks up the story click to see video
Union Tribune coverage
North County Times coverage
I am shocked and saddened that this happened in our neighborhood. It would have upset me to see this anywhere and it is extremely distressing to see it so close to home. I hope it is an isolated incident. 🙁
It seems to me that offering the same $1000 reward that is offered for petty vandalism does not send the right message in this case.
For example, Chula Vista offered a $5,500 reward in a similar case.
http://www.sandiego6.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=f34d53d2-a4e9-4bf5-85ee-7beed9fe5250