Wantagh Playground Site of Hate Crime

(Photo Courtesy of NCPD) This swastika was carved into a piece of playground equipment in Wantagh.

Nassau County police from the Seventh Squad are investigating a bias incident take took place at a playground in Wantagh.

According to detectives, Officers responded to Wantagh Park located at 1 King Road on August 1 at 3 p.m. When they arrived, they saw two swastikas along with a racial slur etched into the playground equipment. The etched markings were approximately six inches by six inches in size.

The investigation is ongoing.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding the above crime to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.