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 a suspect  for a series of hate crime vandalism cases that occurred in the Bankers Hill, Golden Hill,  Hillcrest, and North Park Neighborhoods in the City of San Diego.  

The cases began in December of 2024 and have continued until the most recent cases in  September of 2025. The cases have included graffiti to several churches and religious shrines  of different denominations in the above-listed neighborhoods within the City of San Diego. The graffiti contained slurs targeting specific religions where the spray-paintings have  occurred.  

Surveillance cameras on each of the properties captured footage of the suspect. The suspect always arrives on foot during the early-morning hours, completes the vandalism using black  spray-paint, and leaves on foot. The victims have been the target on numerous previous incidents.  

Suspect’s Description

White male adult, approximately 25 to 30-years-old, heavy set, dark hooded sweatshirt with a hood over his head, dark frame eyeglasses, dark face covering, dark pants, and black shoes with a white sole. In some cases, the dark hooded sweatshirt worn by the suspect had the  words “BLTS SWATS” screen-printed on the front. 

Crime Stoppers in partnership with the San Diego GLBTQ+ Historic Task Force and the Hate Crime Fund is offering a $2,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in these cases. 

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect 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 a web or mobile app tip.  

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Jason Weeden at (619) 525-8422 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  
• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Deputy Emilio Castillero at (619) 531-1547 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..