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Police: Swastikas, racial slur found etched into Wantagh playground

No arrests have been made as of Saturday morning.

News 12 Staff

Aug 2, 2025, 6:07 AM

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Two Swastikas and a racial slur were found etched into a playground on Friday afternoon, according to Nassau police.

Detectives say they made the discovery around 3 p.m. at Wantagh Park. No arrests have been made as of Saturday morning.

An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call 1-800-244-TIPS or 911.

News 12 is waiting to her back from Nassau police for their response to the hateful imagery.

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