After several properties were vandalized in Meredosia, the Meredosia Police Department and Crimestoppers of Morgan and Scott Counties is hoping for help to find those responsible.
Crimestoppers coordinator Loren Hamilton said at least three properties in the Village of Meredosia has been the subject of vandalism after being spray painted earlier the week.
In the overnight hours of Friday and Saturday, several houses, garages and an antique blacksmith shop on North School Alley were tagged with graffiti.
“I think there were others that weren’t officially reported, based on several comments on social media,” Hamilton said. “The graffiti wasn’t in an isolated area.”
Since being posted on the Crimestoppers Facebook page, Hamilton said they have had several views and shares, with some comments about the act, including others who have said they have graffiti on their homes or buildings.
Hamilton said the police department has received several potential leads, but have not been able to find any suspects.
“They’ve had a few leads and ideas of where to look, but nothing substantiated so far,” Hamilton said.
Those who were victims of vandalism, but did not report it should contact the Meredosia Police Department, Hamilton said.
“If you did encounter this type of vandalism, you need to file a report to go with the other reports already on file,” he said. “The group amount of damage will be much higher than if only one or two incidents are reported and never get counted.”
Anyone with information can contact the Meredosia Police Department at 584-1128 or Crimestoppers at morganscottcrimestoppers.webs.com (click the leave a tip button on the home page) or by calling 243-7300.
