Local and federal detectives are investigating what they call a hate crime after discovering antisemitic graffiti on the roadway and multiple vehicles damaged by fire in Missouri.

The Clayton Police Department said officers responded to a scene at about 3 a.m. Tuesday, and found three vehicles had been damaged by a fire, which they believe was intentionally set.

While there were no injuries reported in the incident, the officers located antisemitic graffiti on a city roadway near St. Louis.

Police said the incident is being investigated as a hate crime, adding that a preliminary investigation suggests the victim was specifically targeted.

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said on X that she had been briefed about the reported “car bombings” in St. Louis and alleged antisemitic vandalism.

“Our office intends to hold the perpetrators accountable for these violent acts,” she said.

Also weighing in was the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, which condemned the attacks.

“As American Jewish organizations and proud St. Louisans, we condemn in the strongest terms the attack on members of our community last night,” the federation said. “This is more than vandalism; it is a hateful act of intimidation and only the latest example of what happens when antisemitic and anti-Israel rhetoric are normalized.”

The investigation into the matter is ongoing.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Clayton Police Department Detective Bureau at 314-290-8414.