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Florida Holocaust Museum Vandalized with Antisemitic Graffiti and Swastika

Police are investigating antisemitic vandalism discovered Thursday morning on a wall of the Florida Holocaust Museum.

Investigators are searching for a vandal or group of vandals responsible for spray-painting a swastika and “Jews are guilty” on a wall of the museum at 55 Fifth St. S, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

Patrol officers spotted the graffiti about 4 a.m. Thursday. It was painted in black and ran along the First Avenue S side of the museum.

Detectives are investigating the incident as a hate crime.

Police ask that anyone with information call the police department at 727-893-7780 or text SPPD plus your tip to TIP411.