COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Police Department (CPD) is looking for people(s) responsible for defacing a mural in Five Points.
According to the report, graffiti was found on the American flag mural located at 2030 Devine Street (previously Yesterday’s restaurant) at approximately 10 p.m. on July 29, 2020.
CPD said in the release it believes the graffiti is black spray paint, 'denoting possible demonic numbers.' The graffiti was found in three places on the bottom of the flag.
Officers are working to locate surveillance video to determine if surveillance cameras captured the suspect (s) in the act of vandalism.
The owner covered up the graffiti after being contacted by CPD.
According to the department, this act of vandalism is can be considered malicious injury to real property and is punishable by fines and/or jail time.
Citizens with information about the incident are encouraged to contact CRIMESTOPPERS in any of the following ways:
CALL toll-free, 888-CRIME-SC.
LOG onto: www.midlandscrimestoppers.com, and click on the red “Submit a tip” tab.
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