PHOENIX — Hazardous material crews are working to identify an "unknown substance" that appears to be related to multiple hateful political signs that were put up in Phoenix.
Helicopter footage showed hazardous materials crews on scene at two locations; the first at 44th Street and Chandler Boulevard, the second at 50th Street and Ray Road. The Phoenix Fire Department confirmed that they were helping police with the investigation.
Phoenix police said there "was no danger to the community" and officers erred on the side of caution.
12News crews at each scene documented the small black signs as reading "Dems lie" and "Dems kill Jews" in colorful lettering.
Chandler Boulevard is closed between 36th and 44th streets. At this time, Phoenix police haven't released further information about the investigations.
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