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Residents report repeated swastika graffiti on Littleton trails; council and police say they are investigating
Summary
A resident reported swastikas painted on trails near Prince Street, Windermere and Charlie Emely Park on consecutive days. The city said police and South Suburban Rangers are investigating and removing the graffiti; the council and a former LPS board member urged community leadership to set the tone against antisemitism.
A Littleton resident told the City Council that swastikas were found painted on the trail between Prince Street and Windermere and near Charlie Emely Park on consecutive days, and urged the city to investigate and set a clear tone against antisemitism.
Mary Ann Combs said she and her family reported at least seven swastikas on the trail, that they reported the markings to Littleton police and South Suburban Parks and Recreation, and that the symbols were removed and then reappeared the next day. “We were shocked and disgusted to see a hate act in our neighborhood 2 days in a row,” Combs said. She said the family also reported the incident to the Anti-Defamation League and asked the council to help identify the perpetrator and reaffirm community values.
Council members publicly condemned the vandalism. Council Member Reichert noted a similar incident eight years earlier and said Littleton Public Schools partnered to remove symbols previously; Reichert praised LPS for reaffirming an inclusive “All Means All” policy. City Manager and police staff said the police are investigating the graffiti and coordinating with South Suburban Rangers to identify those responsible.
Council did not take formal action beyond public statements and staff investigation; staff said law enforcement and parks staff were working to understand the pattern of graffiti and to remove markings promptly.
