Van Buren County Sheriff's Office via WZZM
A Jewish camp in South Haven, in the western part of Michigan, experienced some ugliness.
TV station WZZM 13 reports that the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office and the FBI are investigating spray-painted swastika graffiti at Camp Agudah Midwest, a Jewish summer camp for kids. The markings appeared over the weekend.
The station reports that the swastikas were placed there between late Saturday night and early Sunday morning.The swastikas and other graffiti appeared on a sign, a vehicle, a building and a picnic table.
South Haven, once regarded as the Catskills of the Midwest, had kosher hotels in its heyday.
The Yeshiva World News published a letter sent to campers' parents:
Dear Parents,
This morning in Camp Agudah Midwest, it was discovered that swastikas were painted on exterior areas of camp last night. The safety of our campers is our number one priority, and we want to let you know that your children are B”H safe.
Upon discovering the graffiti, camp management was immediately in touch with the police. Officers were dispatched to camp to investigate and met with our camp leadership. The graffiti was cleaned and there are currently no markings in camp.
Camp Agudah Midwest is working with local law enforcement to identify the men who perpetrated the crime. They are reviewing video surveillance footage as well as other evidence they gathered.
In addition to working with law enforcement officials, camp will be adding additional security measures above and beyond our normal security protocols. We have also hired a security guard to patrol camp throughout the night.
