Crime & Safety

Cops: Swastikas Observed in Roslyn Heights

Swastika with the word "death" written in black marker behind a stop sign located at the corner of Warner Avenue and Edwards Street this past weekend.

Nassau police are investigating a bias incident that occurred this past weekend in Roslyn Heights.

According to police, a 38 year old female observed a swastika with the word “death” written in black marker behind a stop sign located at the corner of Warner Avenue and Edwards Street. Another swastika was drawn with black marker on the back of a Town of North Hempstead sign in the area, according to the witness.

The incident occurred between in a 24-hour period beginning Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. and Oct. 6.

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Anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.  All callers will remain anonymous, according to police.


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