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University City Hate Crime and Vandalism | Up to $2,000 Reward Offered
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San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Criminal Intelligence Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for a hate crime and vandalism that occurred in the University City Neighborhood in the City of San Diego.
Between August 7, 2026, and August 8, 2026, an unknown suspect(s) entered a residence belonging to the UCSD Jewish Fraternity in the University City Neighborhood. The suspect(s) spray-painted antisemitic and racial slurs on the interior and exterior walls of the home.
Investigators are requesting assistance from the community in locating anyone who may have witnessed someone or a vehicle at the residence on August 7th or 8th.
Photos of the interior and exterior of the residence below


Crime Stoppers in partnership with the San Diego GLBTQ+ Historic Task Force and the Hate Crime Fund is offering up to a $2,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.
Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect(s) is asked to call the SDPD’s Criminal Intelligence Unit at (619) 531-2331 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send an anonymous web or mobile app tip.
- Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Nick DeDonato at (619) 525-8402 or email at
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