Noose, Graffiti Found In Pleasanton Resident's Vacation Home

CALAVERAS COUNTY, CA — A Pleasanton man who owns a small cabin in Calaveras County was stunned and horrified to discover that his retreat had been vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti. Craig Mullins, the owner, believes the vandalism occurred on April 20.

In addition to the extensive damage, which included cabinet doors ripped off of the hinges, the furniture, electronics and glass smashed, there was a noose and slurs sprayed on the walls. Mullins said he reported the damage to the local law enforcement agency, who believes juveniles are likely involved.

The vandals caused more than $200,000 worth of damage, according to Mullins. Mullins launched a GoFundMe page to help pay for the many repairs.

"In this day and age it's a shame to have this much hate against another race," Mullins said on his GoFundMe page. "It just makes a person sick to think that this is going on. We have come so far in the last 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 years. Yet a few still live in the stone age. You move up to the country to get away from this kind of stuff, only to find it here as well."

The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has not yet been reached for comment.

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