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Resident Jordan Lewis described the Belhaven neighbourhood as a quirky one, with residents decorating road signs and putting Christmas trees in potholes.

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But Sebastian Bjernegard says some residents fear theresa国际传媒檚 a more sinister message behind the potatoes.

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Itsa国际传媒檚 unclear if anyone has eaten the potatoes, and news outlets report residents havensa国际传媒檛 alerted law enforcement.

Resident Michaela Lin says some of potato-finders have connections to a local private Christian university, which may be a clue.

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