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Temple University Police said the three men in this photo are persons of interest in a report of a swastika and slur being drawn on a snow-covered car on Saturday, Feb. 6., 2016. (Photo provided)

PHILADELPHIA -- Temple University authorities are asking for the public's help in identifying three men believed to have information about a slur and swastika left on a parked car over the weekend.

University police posted a photo of three men to its Twitter page, asking anyone who has seen or knows the three to contact the department at its tipline at 215-204-6493 or reach them through their online form.

6ABC reports the swastika and slur were found drawn into the snow on a car parked off campus on Carlisle Street behind White Hall on Saturday. The location is within the university authority's extended patrol area.

Temple officials issued a statement speaking out against the discovery and urging anyone with information about it to come forward.

"Temple University condemns the use of these symbols and language in the strongest terms. The incident has been reported to Temple University Campus Police and is actively being investigated. The university will make every effort to identify those responsible, and will hold them accountable," the statement read.

Any students who wants to speak with university administration about the incident is asked to contact the school's Office of Institutional Diversity, Equality, Advocacy and Leadership at 215-204-5509.

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