Police investigate anti-Semitic signs found in Whitby

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By News Staff

Posted June 11, 2019 9:49 am.

Last Updated June 11, 2019 10:05 am.

Durham police are searching for suspects after anti-Semitic graffiti was found in Whitby over the weekend.

Residents called police on Sunday after locating three pieces of scrap wood with anti-Semitic language and symbols on them in Peel Park on Trent Street.

Similar hand-written signs were later found near Burns and Brock streets.

Police say they have no suspect information at this time and anyone with information is asked to come forward.

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