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The scourge of graffiti
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| DAMAGE: Examples of graffiti with two tags police in Bromsgrove are seeking to identify. |
POLICE in Bromsgrove are appealing for help to track down graffiti culprits after a spate of criminal damage in Barnt Green and Blackwell.
Over the last couple of weeks around ten locations have been hit by the vandals including fences, telephone boxes, road signs, motorway bridges and the sides of shops.
Evidence of distinctive signatures or tags' can be used to identify offenders and police are using a data base to try to identify them.
Officers are also making inquiries at local schools and increasing patrols in the affected areas.
Sergeant Nick Husbands, of Bromsgrove North police, said: "Tagging, as it is sometimes known, is criminal damage and can cost thousands of pounds to remove.
| “Graffiti is not only unsightly, but it gives an area a general look of neglect and adds to the fear of crime, impacting on the lives of local residents.” | | Sergeant Nick Husbands |
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"Graffiti is not only unsightly, but it gives an area a general look of neglect and adds to the fear of crime, impacting on the lives of local residents."
Police say the offenders may have left evidence behind on clothing or keep spray cans in their bedrooms or school lockers, and are appealing to parents and teachers to be vigilant.
Witnesses, or anyone with information, are asked to contact Bromsgrove police on 08457 444888 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
7:55am Saturday 22nd March 2008
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