Authorities’ recent investigation into a hate crime in Hillcrest has led to an arrest aided by advanced surveillance technology. According to the San Diego Police Department, earlier this year, Hillcrest was targeted by vandals who painted a swastika and an anti-LGBTQ+ slur at the intersection of 5th Ave. and Robinson St. In response to complaints from local business owners, the police department sent detectives from the Western Division to investigate, searching for clues and reviewing video footage.