Police Investigating After 2 Swastikas Painted On Jewish Family's Car In Montgomery Township

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MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) -- Police are investigating a possible hate crime after two swastikas were discovered spray-painted on a Jewish family's car Thursday.

Montgomery Township Police were called to the residence of Jewish family -- who wish to remain anonymous -- Thursday, where the swastikas were found on the windows of a car, as well as the F-word on the rear of the house.

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Because the family is Jewish, police are investigating the incident as a hate crime.

Officials also believe the same person or persons are responsible for other graffiti not far from the residence done on the same night.

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Police are actively investigating the incident and urge anyone with information to call police at (215) 362-2301.

 

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