Police are putting vandals on notice with a fresh appeal to identify seven people in relation to graffiti incidents across Melbourne since late February.
The appeal comes as part of Operation Fade – which sees a team of dedicated uniform officers targeting graffiti and criminal damage in Melbourne.
Police are investigating five incidents of graffiti since late February, including:
• A male spray painting a wall in Elizabeth Street at approximately 11.40pm on 17 March, before walking off towards Flinders Street.
• A male graffitiing a set of double doors on Spencer Street at approximately 2.55pm on 23 March.
• On 22 January, a male was seen on Swanston Street walking a dog before graffitiing an electrical utility door and walking off towards La Trobe Street.
• At approximately 9.40pm on 4 March, police have been told a female sprayed graffiti on the Lady Janet Rotunda in Southbank, along with surrounding trees, pavement and a toilet block.
• At about 3am on 23 February four males were seen graffitiing a laneway near RMIT campus on Swanston Street before heading towards A/Beckett Street. One of the males was then seen spraying a CCTV camera.
Police have released images of people they believe can assist with their enquiries into these incidents.
Anyone with information or can help identify these people is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or by visiting www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link
Members of the community are encouraged to report any instances of graffiti vandalism to their property via the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 or by visiting www.police.vic.gov.au/palolrExternal Link
