Elkhart police investigate cross burning

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By Beth Boehne

Story Created: May 5, 2008 at 2:06 PM EDT

Story Updated: May 5, 2008 at 2:07 PM EDT

ELKHART — Elkhart police are investigating a cross that was left burning in a front yard Friday morning.

According to a news release, homeowners noticed the cross burning in their front yard in the 300 block of South Riverside Drive about 2:40 a.m. Friday.

The city’s Human Relations Department has notified the Department of Justice.

The fire department put out the blaze and police took pictures and talked to neighbors.

The incident will be investigated to see if any laws were broken, according to the news release.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Elkhart Police Department at (574) 295-7070 or Crime Stoppers at (574) 288-7867.

Thursday, May 8 at 8:57 AM Extremists wrote ...

I seriously doubt these people that did this actually have helped anyone in their lives. These type of people only feed off their narrow view of the hatefilled selfish world and do nothing for society except 'burn' it down. Police may never catch them but God sees what they are doing and records it.

Thursday, May 8 at 8:43 AM Amazed wrote ...

In one week we have a cross burning and 3 bomb threats on Obama campaign offices. You all need to get over it...women can vote, our communities are diverse, some people love same someone of the same sex and we are all entitled to be equal. Spend your energy on doing something positive and you will find that your hate will soon disappear.

Tuesday, May 6 at 1:21 PM rick wrote ...

investigated to see if any laws were broken? are you kidding me? laws were broken. it is obvious. we have trespassing and an illegal fire to start with.

Tuesday, May 6 at 10:45 AM Linda wrote ...

...and people wonder why there is so much hatred between the races. I hope they catch these racist cowards and turn them over to the victims. Maybe a little street justice will turn these morons around. To bad they didn't get caught in the act. They would still be licking their wounds today.

Monday, May 5 at 11:34 PM Believe it or not, I'm still undecided! wrote ...

Oh Man! Was that Tony Zirkle Campaign Rally tonight?

Monday, May 5 at 3:54 PM obama 08 wrote ...

clearly a sign of racisms sure glad south bend doesnt have any racists

Monday, May 5 at 3:47 PM Just Me wrote ...

Seems we have a LOT of idiots in this world!! To the family that had this done to them, I am so deeply sorry that humankind did this. There is NEVER a cause to burn crosses in someone's yard and it sickens me to know that some human being performed this malicious act on another. My prayers go out to the victim and the family. May they be able to enjoy their home once again without fears of this type thing happening again.

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