'White Pride' spray painted at Naperville's Cantore Park; police investigating

Tuesday, May 26, 2020
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- Naperville police are investigating the defacement of property at a local park.

A resident posted a photo on social media after he said he saw "White Pride" graffiti spray painted at Cantore Park.
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Naperville Park District officials said they have since erased the graffiti and that it is now a police matter.

"Spray painting phrases like 'White Pride,' gang symbols, and other inappropriate phrases is unacceptable and will not be tolerated," according to a statement from Naperville police. "Cases like these are often solved when the community and the police work together to identify those responsible."
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"I am confident with this cooperation we will identify the person(s) who committed this crime and hold them accountable," Naperville Police Chief Robert Marshall said.
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