Visitors at East Clayton Community Park are raising concerns about a previously unreported incident where antisemitic images were posted near a walking trail. 

The incident comes after parkgoers reported seeing hate symbols two other times this year, once in April and most recently on Saturday. 

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WRAL confirmed officers responded to the park on September 3 after obtaining a police report, which noted that town-owned signs were vandalized.

A parkgoer, who saw the response and did not wish to be identified, sent WRAL images this week that were taken on September 3 showing swastikas on a sign that is meant for children near the park's walking trail. 

In April, flyers containing racist symbols and slogans were found at East Clayton Community Park.

On September 19, more antisemitic drawings were found posted on a park sign. 

The incidents have prompted Clayton residents to speak out at recent community meetings.

"...I'm here...to condemn what happened in East Clayton Community Park," Ben Chapman said at Monday's Clayton town council meeting. 

WRAL sent several questions to Clayton's police department, including whether investigators have identified the people involved, and what the town is doing to stop the incidents from happening again.

"The Clayton Police Department’s investigation into these incidents remains ongoing. At this time, there is no additional information we can release without potentially interfering with the investigation, including information regarding possible suspects or who may be responsible," a town spokesperson said in response. "Clayton Police will continue its efforts to maintain a visible presence throughout the community to deter criminal activity and help ensure the safety of residents and visitors."

Meanwhile, parkgoers are calling on investigators and town leaders to implement more prevention measures. 

"I would say I'm not satisfied," Chapman said in an interview with WRAL. "The idea that there are individuals or a loosely affiliated group of individuals that have these pro-Nazi beliefs, I think it's something we need to push back on strongly as citizens."

In response to additional questions from WRAL, a town spokesperson sent a second statement, which included a condemnation of the images.

"There is no place for hate in Clayton. These materials are not welcome in our public spaces and do not represent the values of the Town, our residents or our community. We take seriously our responsibility to keep Clayton’s public spaces safe, welcoming and accessible to everyone."

The spokesperson went on to say that the images are not being considered vandalism because there wasn't any property damage. Instead, they're being classified as an "unauthorized posting of materials on Town park property."

"The Town takes violations involving the unauthorized use of public property seriously and will take appropriate action consistent with Town ordinances and applicable law," the spokesperson's statement said.