LINCOLN, Nebraska - Lincoln Police are investigating a case of vandalism they are calling a hate crime.
Police were called to the South Street Temple at 2061 S 20th Street at 9 a.m. Wednesday after seeing a racial epithet. Someone had used orange paint to draw a swastika on the front steps of the Temple.
No other places of worship have reported vandalism. Investigators are requesting anyone who has similar vandalism, especially where orange paint has been used, to contact police immediately.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 402-441-6000 or Lincoln Crimestoppers at 402-475-3600.