Boca Raton police have launched an investigation after a Jewish family found graffiti in front of their home that they believe is antisemitic.
Phyllis Robinson was taking down her Halloween decorations Thursday morning at her home on Deerhurst Crescent Circle when she saw the graffiti.
“I realized there was something written in the gutter over here, which I suppose is where it belongs: in the gutter,” Robinson said.
The spraypainted graffiti said “Happy Halloween,” followed by what appears to be a pornographic drawing and the word “Jews.”
“It was complete astonishment that in the middle of Boca Raton, we would come out and find such an overt antisemitic statement,” said Robert Winess, Robinson’s husband.
“It’s a little bit scary, but I’m not intimidated,” Robinson said. “If I was intimidated, I wouldn’t have put up a flag.”
Robinson and Winess fly an Israeli flag in front of their home.
They believe that’s why they were targeted.
Boca Raton police confirmed they are searching for the person responsible.
The city of Boca Raton painted over the graffiti the same day it was discovered.
“I guess I didn’t really expect this in 2023,” Robinson said. “And it makes me worry for my child who’s in college.”