Police are investigating after a snowman with antisemitic symbols positioned on it was present in Westport.
Westport police stated a neighborhood rabbi contacted them on Sunday evening 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 a neighborhood weblog, police stated.
On Monday morning, police went to the protect, began the investigation and located the snowman with none antisemitic symbols.
Once they contacted the one who launched the complainant, he instructed 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 stated.
The protect is an open public house 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.
Additionally 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 stated in a press release.
