Crime & Safety

Racial, White Supremacist Stickers Found Around Lower Merion

Lower Merion Township Police said they are looking for hate-based stickers, signs, and graffiti, with plans to remove anything they find.

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA — Stickers promoting white supremacy, nationalism, racism, and hate-based organizations have been found around Lower Merion Township, police said.

According to police, the stickers have been put on road signs, stop signs, and other fixed objects across the township recently.

Police declined to name the organizations whose materials were found in the township so as not to bring further attention to them.

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Officers are looking for additional hate-based stickers, graffiti, signage for removal.

Over the past week, police and public works crews removed several of these stickers.

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The public is urged to contact Lower Merion Police if such stickers, signs, or graffiti is spotted around the township.

"These stickers may appear innocuous from a distance and similar to other items which are often affixed to public signage," police said. Your continued vigilance is greatly appreciated."

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