TYNGSBOROUGH — Police Chief Shaun Woods reports that the Tyngsborough Police Department is investigating an incident in which swastikas and hateful graffiti were written near an electric vehicle charging station.
On Tuesday, Feb. 11, at approximately 10 p.m., the Tyngsborough Police Department was called to the area of 440 Middlesex Road for a report of hate speech written on asphalt near the Tesla charging stations.
Officers arrived to discover that someone had used chalk to draw two swastikas and to write several phrases, including “normalize hate,” on the asphalt near the charging stations.
Officers washed the chalk off the asphalt with hot water and began an investigation.
It appears there was no surveillance footage of the area, and police were not able to locate any witnesses in the area. An investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
“At this time, we believe this to be an isolated incident. There have not been any similar reports anywhere in the community,” said Chief Woods. “Acts of this nature are extremely rare in our community, and we take them seriously. The Tyngsborough Police Department prides itself on maintaining strong ties with the community, working closely with residents, businesses, and visitors to ensure that our town remains a safe and welcoming place for all. We are conducting a thorough investigation and encourage anyone with information to come forward.”
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Lt. Cynthia Shay at 978-649-7504 or to email cshay@tyngsboroughma.gov.
