South Bay Church Vandalized, Police Investigating As Hate Crime

CHULA VISTA, CA — A Chula Vista church was vandalized over the weekend and authorities Monday are investigating the damage as a hate crime.

Staff at the South Bay Pentecostal Church on D Street reported the vandalism Sunday morning, according to Chula Vista police.

Officers found several spray-painted messages on the wall, including the word "Lucifer," an apparent pentagram and other scrawlings, police said.

Surveillance footage captured by cameras at the church showed a vehicle pull up to the location around 12:30 a.m. Sunday and two individuals get out before going to the back of the church, where the graffiti was found, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported.

Police suspect two people were responsible for the incident, but no suspect descriptions were immediately available.

– City News Service