A 30-year-old woman was arrested in Iowa in connection with the vandalization of 10 characteristics, including two restaurants in Latino found in Swastikas.
Alisa Statts was taken into custody on Tuesday morning and accused of 14 counts, including threat of terrorism, said the Muscatin Police Department.
A series of Swastikas was scribbled on a door with the Puerto Rican flag in Jibaro Restaurant In Muscatin, on the Illinois Border, Sunday.
The graffiti has also recorded the message: “We don't want you here.”
Three blocks away, swastikas were also drawn on a wall outside Guadalajara Mexican restaurant.
The general manager of Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant told DailyMail.com that the owners were not ready to comment on the arrest.
The owners of Jibaro Restaurant did not respond to a request for comments.
Hours before the police made the arrest public, Mayor Brad Bark, who is also the president of the Chamber of Commerce of the city, told DailyMail.com that residents had shared videos and photos with the police in the hope of the person or responsible persons to catch.
Bark called the appearance of Swastikas “an isolated incident.”
“Of course this is a disgusting act, what happened, but after that many of these swastikas were erased from the buildings and life goes on,” said the mayor.
In the Jibaro restaurant in Muscatin, Iowa, a series of swastikas was found that was scribbled on a door with the Puerto Rican flag Sunday
Three blocks away, Swastikas were also drawn on a wall outside Guadalajara Mexican restaurant
Jibaro Restaurant said in a statement on his Facebook page on Sunday that the graffiti-filled graffiti would not prevent the city of around 23,000 inhabitants.
'Jibaro is sure that these kinds of people do not represent the community of muscatin. These are people with very little personality and pay attention, “said the restaurant.
'We have already made all the necessary regulations and we continue to contribute to Muscatin plans. Let it also be understood that these threats will never stop Jibaro, we know no fear here. '
Guadalajara Mexican restaurant run by the family called for unity in the midst of vandalism.
“We were deeply discouraged to discover recent vandalism for our restaurant and neighboring companies, an action rooted in hatred that does not reflect the values ​​of love, respect and unity that we are dear,” read a statement from the Vazquez family on The family's family page of the restaurant on Sunday evening.
'For those who stand with us, we thank you from the ground of our hearts.
“Together we are stronger and together we continue to build a community where everyone feels appreciated and respected.”
Outside Jibaro Restaurant, a message was: 'We don't want you here'
Many went to social media to decry vandalism and said they were behind the unreadable restaurants.
'We absolutely want you here. The food is great, you are great and I will come back soon. Don't let a handful of idiots discourage you, “a commentator replied to Jibaro's message.
'People born in Puerto Rico are American citizens. Puerto Rico is an American territory. The Puerto Rican flag is our flag! 'Another added.
Dailymail.com has contacted Jibaro Restaurant and Guadalajara Restaurant for comment.
