Swastikas spray painted in a playground in a southern Ontario town [Video]

The vandalism included a swastika spray painted on a slide and another beneath a panel, along with profane language, police said.

Police said officers and municipal staff removed the graffiti.

Based on witness statements, police believe the playground was vandalized sometime between 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28 and 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, police said.

Police urge anyone in the area during this time and may have seen any suspicious activity to contact Detective Micallef of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 at ext. 1615.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

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