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Wilbur Cross Athletic Complex Tagged With Swastikas

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The police are investigating who spray painted red swastikas and references to Donald Trump on the walls of the Wilbur Cross High School Athletic Complex.

Police department spokesman Officer David Hartman said in a press release that the athletic complex was in order when it was secured around noon on Saturday.

But 48 hours later, staff entered the complex to retrieve equipment and found it tagged with graffiti, specifically red swastikas and references to Donald Trump, were spray painted on walls and equipment.

Police have found no evidence that the perpetrators forced their way in, Hartman stated in the release. It is possible a door was left unlocked.

The investigation of hate crimes and hate-motivated behavior as well as the apprehension of hate crime offenders is of paramount importance to the New Haven Police Department,” Hartman said. In this case, there wasn’t a sole person or group that was targeted.

Hartman said that police department considers the entire community as the victim.

Our citizens should be confident that these offenses will be investigated and that they are properly supported throughout this process,” he added. Our city is defined by its sense of community. When you promote hate, you do so against us all. We will do all that we can to find you out.”

New Haven Schools sent a letter home to parents from Interim Superintendent Reginald Mayo about the vandalism, according to a press release from the district.

The graffiti was not visible from the street, and once discovered, officials took all the necessary steps to ensure the graffiti was removed in all locations and to maintain the safe and calm school climate, according to the release.

Police have processed the scene for forensic evidence and are asking for the public’s help. Call detectives at 203 – 946-6304. Reports can be made anonymously.

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