Police are investigating after a snowman with antisemitic symbols positioned on it was present in Westport.
Westport police mentioned an area rabbi contacted them on Sunday night time and reported {that a} snowman with antisemitic options was discovered on the Newman-Poses Protect.
The one who discovered the snowman had notified the rabbi and an area weblog, police mentioned.
On Monday morning, police went to the protect, began the investigation and located the snowman with none antisemitic symbols.
After they contacted the one who launched the complainant, he advised them that he discovered the snowman round 5:40 p.m. on Sunday he whereas strolling within the Newman-Poses Protect, took a photograph of it and eliminated the antisemitic symbols earlier than leaving the protect, police mentioned.
The protect is an open public area and a memorial honoring the late Paul Newman.
Westport Police Division are investigating the incident and they’re asking anybody who is aware of who’s accountable incident to name them at (203)341-6000.
In addition they ask folks to report incidents instantly so the police division to allow them to examine in a well timed method.
“This incident does not reflect the beliefs of our community. Westport strives to be a welcoming community, where everyone feels like they belong. I will continue to lead with that goal as my North Star and will work with the Police Department to ensure everyone feels safe and heard,” First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker mentioned in a press release.
