(02/16/06) WESTPORT ? Residents in Westport are outraged over recent incidents of hate vandalism in their neighborhood.

Police say they discovered swastikas and hate graffiti spray-painted on streets, utility poles, trees and mailboxes along Stonybrook Road earlier this month. Although the offensive symbols have since been painted over, many residents say they are deeply scarred by the incident. Neighbors say they can?t understand the lack of tolerance exhibited by certain individuals.

Westport police officials say they are investigating the vandalism.