Cops: Nassau police gang detectives investigate MS-13 graffiti
Nassau County police gang investigations unit detectives are trying to determine who defaced “a fence and multiple vehicles” in Hicksville last Friday, spray painting them with MS 13 tags.
The incident happened at a residence on Violet Avenue sometime between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., police said.
Police have not said if the location was targeted.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is being asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-244-TIPS.
All calls will remain confidential.
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