Police investigate ‘whites only’ graffiti on North Portland apartment door as bias crime

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Portland Police Bureau is investigating a potential bias crime after officers discovered the words “whites only” written on the door of an apartment in North Portland.

The incident began when a man, captured on cell phone video, was seen knocking on the victim’s door.

The victim, who wished to remain anonymous when speaking with KATU News, described the suspect as wearing a hoodie and attempting to forcefully open the door.

The situation escalated after the suspect returned ten minutes later with a blow torch, prompting the victim and his partner to call 911. “I was having an anxiety attack immediately,” the victim said, citing his PTSD…

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