UConn student accused of spray-painting swastikas on campus buildings

Friday, April 30, 2021
CONNECTICUT (WABC) -- A University of Connecticut student is accused of spray-painting a swastika on a campus chemistry building.

The arrest Thursday came one month after the hate symbol was discovered directly across the street from UConn Hillel.
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Information from digital sources as well as a surveillance camera system led to the arrest of Kristopher Pieper.

Pieper was arrested and charged with intimidation based on bigotry or bias and criminal mischief.
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An investigation will determine if the suspect is connected to similar incidents that occurred on the Storrs campus earlier this year.

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