‘Black Lives Matter’ Sign Vandalized In Hamden: Police

HAMDEN, CT — A “Black Lives Matter” sign was found vandalized on Sunday morning, according to police. At about 9:52 a.m. on Aug. 20, Hamden Police responded to the Unitarian Society of New Haven, 700 Hartford Turnpike on the report of criminal mischief, according to Capt. Ronald Smith.

Smith said investigation revealed that a "Black Lives Matter" sign, which was inside their property line, was vandalized. The word "Black" was cut and folded over. The sign then read "Lives Matter," according to Smith.

Smith said the complainant estimated the damage to the sign at $150.

Officer Peter Conti conducted the initial investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hamden Police Department at (203) 230-4000.

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