Crime & Safety

Nassau Resident Finds Swastika Scratched Into Her Car

Police say the vandals caused thousands of dollars in damage to the woman's car.

Police are investigating a bias incident in which a Syosset woman found a swastika scratched into her car on Tuesday.

According to police, the 55-year-old woman parked her 2014 Dodge in the driveway of her home Monday night. When she went to leave on Tuesday morning, she found a six-inch swastika scratched into her driver's side door. There were also scratches on the door, trunk and hood.

The estimated value of the damage is more than $2,000.

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Detectives ask that anyone with information about this crime to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

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