Crime

Swastikas found scratched into playground equipment in Cedarhurst, Long Island

By CBS New York Team

/ CBS New York

Swastikas found scratched into Long Island playground

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- Police are searching for whoever scratched several swastikas into playground equipment in Nassau County.

Safety patrol volunteers spotted three swastikas at a park in Cedarhurst, a village in Hempstead. 

Detectives are investigating the vandalism as a bias incident. 

Volunteers plan to increase patrols in the area. 

Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.

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