Crude images containing racial and religious slurs were spray-painted across vehicles, fences and homes on the North Side last weekend, prompting a hate crime investigation by the San Antonio Police Department.

About 20 residents reported damage in the 14000 block of George Road in Castle Hills, which included offensive symbols and graffiti signatures — stylized markings commonly referred to as “tags” which are used to identify their work. Officers searching the area found two empty spray paint cans behind a home.

No arrests have been made yet in connection with this incident.

Under Texas law, graffiti is typically charged based on the extent of the damage and where it happened.

Defacing property with paint or etching tools can range from a Class C misdemeanor — for damage under $100 —

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