Overview
- The vandalism, which was found Wednesday, consisted of two swastikas and a Nazi greeting phrase spray-painted on playground equipment at The Aven apartment complex on Needham Street.
- Newton Police describe the act as an isolated incident and say there is no apparent threat to the public.
- Authorities have opened an active investigation and say they are working to identify the perpetrator; no suspects have been named.
- The graffiti was painted on privately owned playground equipment in a child-focused area, and apartment management had not immediately responded to requests for comment.
- Police publicly condemned the hate-filled vandalism and said they will continue community education about the effects of such acts and how they will not be tolerated.