Four incidents of vandalism involving “We Stand With Israel” signs in Newton are under investigation, Newton police said. The incidents happened on Thursday and Friday in the neighborhood area of Homer Street, Kenwood Road, Manement Road and Fenno Road. “In each case, small bags of dog feces were placed near the signs. One sign was removed from the ground and vandalized with what appeared to be a red substance,” Newton police said.Officers are conducting directed patrols and increasing visibility throughout the affected locations, police said.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Community Services Bureau at 617‑796‑2103, the Newton PD Anonymous Tip Line at 617-796-2121, the Newton police non-emergency line at 617-796-2100, or by calling or texting 911.

NEWTON, Mass. —

Four incidents of vandalism involving “We Stand With Israel” signs in Newton are under investigation, Newton police said.

The incidents happened on Thursday and Friday in the neighborhood area of Homer Street, Kenwood Road, Manement Road and Fenno Road.

“In each case, small bags of dog feces were placed near the signs. One sign was removed from the ground and vandalized with what appeared to be a red substance,” Newton police said.

Officers are conducting directed patrols and increasing visibility throughout the affected locations, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Community Services Bureau at 617‑796‑2103, the Newton PD Anonymous Tip Line at 617-796-2121, the Newton police non-emergency line at 617-796-2100, or by calling or texting 911.