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Vandals spray swastikas, vulgar messages on Pa. elementary school, police say

Police are searching for vandals who spray-painted swastikas, vulgar messages on the building and playground of Upper Moreland Elementary School in Hatboro, Pennsylvania

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Police are searching for two suspects accused of spray painting hateful images and vulgar words on Upper Moreland Elementary school in Montgomery County over the weekend. Police say the vandals were driving in a red Sedan during the crime.

An investigation is underway after vandals spray-painted swastikas and vulgar messages on the building and playground of a Montgomery County elementary school, police said.

On Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 11:50 p.m., two suspects in a red car drove into the parking lot of the Upper Moreland Elementary School on 3980 Orangemans Road in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, according to investigators. The suspects then drove to the back of the school and spray-painted swastikas, vulgar words and drawings on the school’s building and playground equipment before leaving the parking lot about 20 minutes later at 12:10 a.m., police said.

A red vehicle is seen on surveillance footage after swastikas and vulgar messages were drawn on Upper Moreland Elementary School on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Upper Moreland Police Department
Upper Moreland Police Department
Surveillance photo of the suspects' vehicle

Upper Moreland Police released surveillance footage of the suspects’ vehicle which they described as a red sedan with an upper third brake light.

If you recognize the vehicle or have any information on the suspects, contact Detective Davido by emailing mdavido@uppermoreland.org or calling 215-657-4700.

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