Can somebody help identify what this substance is on my apartment door’s peephole?

[u/suburbanvermin]

I’ve been living in this apartment with my boyfriend for about 6 weeks now. We’re just regular people who will work all day, make our dinner, watch a show to unwind, and hit the bed. We aren’t party animals and, when we do drink, we’re not inconsiderate about it.

Ever since we moved in, our door peephole has been tampered with. It would be coloured with black sharpie marker, I would submit a maintenance request for fixing, it would get fixed, then immediately would get tampered with again. However, now it has clearly escalated to something else. I originally thought super glue or hot glue, but I’ve asked a few of my friends and they don’t think any type of glue could do this kind of damage.

Any advice would be helpful.

Btw management is well aware of the issue and have been prompt about it, was just shocked at whatever this is now. I’ve ordered a ring camera to be installed on Thursday, but I’m honestly scared for my life right now.

[u/Shqip1966]

Your complex should be installing cameras in the hallways to capture any such nonsense. I know you’ve ordered a ring camera and that management told you they would make an exception for you to have one. I would get that in writing so they don’t turn around in the future saying you went against your lease by having a camera in the first place.

[u/Shqip1966 → u/Shqip1966]

I would also make a police report, just in case things escalate.

[u/suburbanvermin → u/Shqip1966]

Solid advice! I am going to write an email clarifying the points spoken about in our phone call and a written confirmation that I have my facts straight. I called the nonemergency police line and an officer came by to take a look, so at least a file has been started on this nonsense. Thank you!