Police Investigate Swastika At Clarkstown South High School

New City NY

05 March, 2020

2:15 PM

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CLARKSTOWN, NY — The Clarkstown Police Department is investigating a swastika found drawn on a student desk at Clarkstown South High School. Police were told the drawing was placed on the desk sometime between Feb. 28 and March 3, when it was discovered. The police were shown a photo of the swastika taken by a staff member, due to the fact that the swastika had been cleaned off the desk prior to the officer's arrival. No symbol of hate including swastikas has a place in our society, especially our schools, police department officials said. The Clarkstown Detective Bureau asks anyone who may have information regarding the grafitti to please call the Clarkstown Police at (845)639-5800.