Warrington Township Police have launched an investigation after a swastika was found spray painted on a utility pole off County Line Road on Friday morning.
Police said they took a report of criminal mischief on Oct. 27 at 9:43 a.m., after a township resident noticed a one-foot by one-foot swastika painted onto a utility pole along the unit block of Folly Road near the intersection with County Line Road. A responding officer, who had traffic marking paint in his vehicle, painted over the swastika while on scene, police said.
"This symbol of hate was removed immediately, and we are thankful to the resident who reported this to us,” said Warrington Police Chief Daniel Friel. "Warrington Township Police will investigate any crimes of hate and racism using all our investigative resources.”
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident, or who may have surveillance footage from the area, to contact Officer Timothy Stinger at [email protected]and reference incident number 2023-10-1125. Tips can also be submitted anonymouslyhere.
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