UPDATE: No arrests or suspects identified in Rochester rep vandalism case

(ABC 6 News) – Police are asking anyone with information about the vandalism of Rochester Rep. Kim Hicks’ home to call dispatch.

Hicks’ home and yard signs were spray-painted with racial slurs early Saturday morning.

As of Monday afternoon, RPD had not identified or arrested any suspects.

“RPD is investigating and collaborating with state and federal partners as necessary,” RPD communications officer Amanda Grayson said. “Officers have been checking the area for video. Anyone with information on possible suspects is asked to call police.”

Residents can contact dispatch at 507-328-6800, or submit anonymous tips on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 800-222-8477.

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Representative Kim Hick’s Home vandalized Saturday morning

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(ABC 6 News) – Minnesota House Representative Kim Hicks (DFL-Rochester) had her home vandalized early Saturday morning.

According to Lamar Hicks, husband of the representative, security video showed the individuals wearing masks, and spray painting over the camera around 4:17 a.m. Saturday morning.

Rep. Hicks shared to Facebook Saturday night, racial slurs were spray painted on her home.

Photos she shared showed slurs against African Americans and Jewish people spray painted on a window and campaign signs.

Her Facebook post says:

“I am going to be late to knock today because I am cleaning up the racial slurs that were spray painted on my home last night. If you were planning to join us to knock today please still come and help us send a STRONG message about who we are. We believe in supporting people. We believe that all children deserve to be cared for. We want a welcoming state. That is who we are. They are fear mongering. They wore masks because they are ashamed of what they believe. We knock doors. We talk to neighbors. We are not ashamed of who we are.”

Rep. Hicks said that even though it was shocking and hurtful to see, those actions are not representative of the Rochester community.

“We’re not these people. and were not going to allow them to take over our community and take over our state, and we wont stand for it. It’s not who we are,” Rep. Hicks said.

Friends, family and neighbors rallied around the Hicks family on Saturday to help clean up and support them during their hour of need.

“That’s how we fight this, that’s how we win,” Rep. Andy Smith (DFL – Rochester), said. “We’re humans, we love each other, we paint each other’s sheds when horrible things happen. We help them get a new window, we get them new signs.”

Rochester Police say they are currently investigating the incident with their federal law enforcement partners.

There is no evidence to suggest the Rep. Hicks or her family staged the vandalism, according to Rochester Police.

Anyone with information on who is responsible for the vandalism is encouraged to contact the Rochester Police Department.