Yucaipa Residents Receive Threatening Christmas Notes, Leaving Community on Edge
Yucaipa resident Roger Reed had just returned from a trip to Disneyland with his fiancée on Monday when they stumbled upon a note in the front yard of their freshly decorated home. The note read, “Santa, I want the head of a Nazi under my tree.” Reed thought it might have been an isolated prank, but it turned out he was just one of about a dozen neighbors who received threatening Christmas cards and notes on their doorstep.
The messages on the notes ranged from, “Merry Christmas and f— you Nazi,” to the ominous message, “8:46 December 3, you are warned.” Reed’s sister showed him a neighborhood Facebook page, where other residents had shared similar experiences. The notes were left on doorsteps, and some residents even captured footage of the perpetrators on their Ring cameras.
Residents of Reed’s Whisper Ranch neighborhood say the police were called, but it’s unclear if an investigation was launched. The Yucaipa Police Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Community Reaction and Speculation
One neighbor shared a video on the Yucaipa neighborhood Facebook page of footage from his Ring camera, showing two masked men running onto his doorstep to place the note. Some residents alleged that the use of “Nazi” could have been associated with the area’s Republican reputation, though notes were left in front of houses without politically affiliated flags or signage, like Reed’s.
Reed said, “After getting the note, we felt uncomfortable, as if somebody were watching us and we went inside. I think it’s really concerning and I just want to spread the word about it because I don’t think we should let threats slide.” The motivation for the threatening notes remains unknown, leaving the community on edge.
Reed’s neighborhood is mostly comprised of police officers, firefighters, doctors, nurses, teachers, and other working-class individuals. The incident has left many wondering why their quiet neighborhood was targeted. Reed said, “It’s so out of the ordinary, it’s a very quiet working neighborhood. Nothing like this has ever happened here.”
Conclusion and Call to Action
The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of the community. Residents are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The Yucaipa Police Department is urged to investigate the matter and provide updates on their progress.
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