(WSB photos)

ORIGINAL MONDAY REPORT: We usually don’t fully show graffiti vandalism.

The West Seattle residents who found this vandalism outside their homes contacted us about it and asked that we do show it.

They wonder if it has happened to anyone else.

The vandalism appeared behind their homes along an alley in Sunrise Heights – in red paint on a garage, “JEW,” and on the pavement, “F— JEW THIEVE.”

The residents believe it was painted overnight.

The residents say they are Jewish, but they haven’t had problems or threats and have no idea who would do this and why.

Police have been to the scene and photographed the vandalism (here’s background on hate-crime laws), and they are investigating. If you have any tips, call SPD.

TUESDAY UPDATE: We talked a little while ago by phone with the neighbor who first contacted us. She wanted to convey that they are all grateful for the expressions of support and offers of help, but neighbors painted over the vandalism soon after police had been there to investigate, and there’s nothing they really need. She also wanted to convey that the neighbors directly affected by the vandalism are of multiple faiths, including Judaism.