Hate Symbol Found Painted On Utility Pole In Warrington: Police

WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — A hate symbol was discovered on a utility pole in the township on Friday, Oct. 27, and was promptly removed, according to township police.

Police said a township resident was on a walk when they noticed a one-foot-by-one-foot Swastika spray painted in white on a Verizon pole on Folly Road near County Line Road.

“This symbol of hate was removed immediately and we are thankful to the resident who reported this to us," said Chief Daniel Friel.

According to the chief, the responding officer had traffic marking paint in his vehicle and was able to immediately paint over the symbol.

“The Warrington Township Police will investigate any crimes of hate and racism using all our investigative resources," said Chief Friel. "The police department is asking those who may have
surveillance footage or any information of these incidents to send it to police to help identify the suspect(s) responsible."

Any footage and additional information should be directed to investigating officer Timothy Stinger at tstinger@warringtonpd.org. Refer to incident No. 2023-10-1125.