Local neighborhood vandalized with slurs, anti-Semitic graffiti, and shattered windows

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Families in a Sand Creek neighborhood are reeling after a disturbing wave of overnight vandalism left multiple cars and homes damaged and covered in hate-filled graffiti.

Home surveillance video shows vandals smashing windows and spray painting vulgar and anti-Semitic symbols on cars and houses. Residents say the attacks appeared coordinated and targeted.

"It felt like a hate crime because there was multiple swastikas and numerous racial slurs," said homeowner Nikki Barrios. She and her husband, Phil, woke up to find their property vandalized with offensive symbols and slurs. "It felt personal with the text and the symbols. I felt really... I felt vulnerable," Phil Barrios added.

According to Colorado Springs Police, at least 11 vehicles and several homes were damaged in the spree, which happened near the Powers corridor. The Barrios family estimates more than $8,000 in property damage.

While investigators have not determined a motive or whether the victims were specifically targeted, the hateful nature of the graffiti has left neighbors shaken.

"I don't know why there would be a hate crime with that language on my house,” said Nikki. “Maybe just to be disruptive and scare people."

Now, neighbors are calling on each other to stay alert. “Keep your security cameras on, do your best, keep reporting everything,” Nikki urged.

As of Tuesday night, no arrests have been made. Police are asking anyone with surveillance footage or information to come forward.

If you have information about the vandalism, contact Colorado Springs Police at (719) 444-7000 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.

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