RICHMOND — Fort Bend County Sheriff's detectives are investigating more than a dozen incidents of theft and vandalism involving racist and obscene words spray painted on homes and vehicles.
The incidents were reported about 7:30 a.m. Sunday in the New Territory development, said sheriff's spokeswoman Terriann Carlson.
"It appears that white spray paint was used on all of the vehicles and the residences and racial and derogatory slurs such as the swastika symbol, and male body parts," Carlson said. The slurs also targeted homosexuals, she said.
The vehicles were parked in driveways as well as on the street. Several vehicles were vandalized and also burglarized.
Carlson said the preliminary investigation indicates the vehicles were left unlocked by the owners. Investigators would not say how much property was taken.
The crimes happened between 11 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday.
Detectives are asking anyone with information about the case to call Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at 281- 342-8477. or the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Detective Division at 281-341-4685.
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