Racist Graffiti Found On Compo Beach Basketball Courts: Police

WESTPORT, CT — Racist graffiti, found scrawled on the basketball courts at Westport's Compo Beach Tuesday night, is being condemned by First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker and Police Chief Foti Koskinas.

Town Parks & Recreation employees, in the course of their routine duties, discovered racist graffiti, and immediately contacted their supervisor and the Westport Police Department.

Police documented the evidence, and opened an investigation, which is ongoing.

What the offensive graffiti said was not disclosed, but it was removed, and the basketball courts were cleaned and opened for recreational play as of 7 a.m. on Wednesday.

"In my short term in office, I have repeatedly talked about ensuring that Westport is a community where everyone feels like they belong," Tooker said in a statement. "This incident runs
completely contrary to that goal and is inexcusable."

She continued, "I am grateful to the Parks & Recreation Department employees and the Police
Department for the swift action they took to address the situation professionally and respectfully."

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Westport Police
Department at 203-341-6000.