Crime & Safety
Nazi Graffiti In Lynnfield Park Leaves Police Investigating
Police and the ADL are looking for information after a swastika, an offensive image, and Hitler's name were all found at Glen Meadow Park.
LYNNFIELD, MA — Antisemitic graffiti was found at Glen Meadow Park in Lynnfield Wednesday morning.
The incident is being investigated as a crime and now police and the Anti-Defamation League of New England are looking for information, describing the graffiti as a swastika, the name "Hilter," and an obscene image.
Just last month, antisemitic graffiti was found in North Andover's Mills to Hills trail.
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A statement was released by Lynnfield town officials Wednesday saying, "The Town of Lynnfield will not tolerate hate speech and discrimination and as Town officials, we condemn all acts that would seek to glorify the unspeakable atrocities committed under the Nazi regime against the Jewish community and other groups and those who would attempt to extend its legacy of hate."
The Department of Public Works documented the scene and has since painted over the graffiti.
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Police are asking anyone with information to call the Police Department at 781-334-3131.
The Anti-Defamation League of New England issued a tweet about the issue Monday.
Antisemitic graffiti was found in #Lynnfield last week. TY to the Lynnfield residents who reported this incident to ADL & are standing up against antisemitism. We will continue to actively work with local officials to ensure MA remains #NoPlaceForHate.https://t.co/iABSfUt9B8
— ADL New England (@ADL_NewEngland) July 26, 2021
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