The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating arson and graffiti involving racial slurs and inappropriate images in Perinton.
On November 25 around 2:07 a.m. deputies responded to the area Crossing Creek Drive for the report of two people in the apartment complex parking lot with spray paint.
As a deputy pulled into the parking lot, both suspects ran west-bound towards Mason Road.
The deputy observed a racial slur spray painted on a vehicle in the lot. MCSO established a perimeter as well as conducted a K-9 track and neighborhood canvas.
Efforts to locate the suspect(s) were unsuccessful.
Upon further investigation, deputies discovered additional graffiti in a second location consisting of racial slur and vulgar images spray-painted on a garage door and electrical box.
Deputies found several surveillance cameras on the building, the video from the camera depicted two individuals in the area spray painting a vehicle.
On November 26 around 2:51 a.m. MCSO deputies responded to Mason Road, in close proximity to Crossing Creek Drive for a reported house fire.
Upon arrival, deputies notice the lower portion of the corner of the house was smoldering, and confirmed everyone got out of the house safely.
During the investigation, deputies discovered evidence that would indicate the fire was intentionally set.
Deputies say while they were investigating, deputies located a freshly painted graffiti on the entry sign to the Church of Resurrection, located on Mason Road.
The sign depicted a racial slur on one side and a swastika on the other side,
MCSO is in contact with the church pastor to obtain surveillance video.
“These acts are despicable, disturbing and will not be tolerated,” said Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter. “Our investigators and deputies are working around the clock to determine who is responsible. We are dedicating any resources the investigators see necessary to bring those who committed these crimes to justice. We will prosecute these individuals to the fullest extent of the law.”
MCSO will continue to pursue all leads the investigation may present and are asking any homeowners or business owners in the area to please review surveillance video during the overnight hours Friday and Saturday for any suspicious activity.
Anyone with information or video suggesting a crime is urged to call 911 and ask for the A-Zone Supervisor.