Vandals spray-paint antisemitic messages at Ballantyne YMCA

Vandals spray-painted antisemitic messages onto the property at the Morrison Family YMCA in Ballantyne over the weekend.

Photos taken on Sunday show hate speech written onto a daycare bus, sidewalks, and signs.

No arrests have been made.

YMCA officials hope the public can help find the people responsible for the vandalism.

Call the police if you have information.

Statement from The Y:

“(Sunday) morning, upon opening our Morrison Family YMCA, we were deeply disheartened to find that our property had been vandalized with hate speech and symbols. We immediately notified law enforcement, and our team is working diligently to remove the graffiti as quickly as possible. We are also grateful to the National Jewish Federation for offering their support during this time.

“We are committed to restoring our space and ensuring that our center remains a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. Any remaining vandalism that cannot be addressed today will be resolved promptly.

“Hate speech and symbols of intolerance have no place in our society, and certainly not at our YMCA. We stand firm in our mission to foster inclusivity and unity. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD).”

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