Crime & Safety

Granby School Sign Vandalized With Racial Slur

Police are investigating the incident in cooperation with Granby Public Schools.

GRANBY, CT — Police are investigating vandalism to a sign between Granby Memorial high school and middle school that was reported Saturday.

Around noon, a passing motorist notified police of vandalism to the event announcement sign between the schools on Route 10. Letters on a routine message posted by school officials were rearranged to spell out a racial slur, Capt. William Tyler said.

"The matter is under active and rigorous investigation by this agency in close cooperation with the Granby Public Schools," Tyler said.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Granby Police Department at 860-844-5335.

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