(St. John’s, NL), September 21, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is actively seeking information connected to malicious damage to public and private property on the Northeast Avalon, specifically related to spray paint or graffiti.

With a newly established tip line, the RNC Criminal Investigation Division (CID) continues to investigate all property damage connected to spray paint or graffiti in the region. There are several active files connected to complaints of property damage from ‘tagging’. The CID is specifically looking to identify those responsible for the following tag names; CROE, CROKE, ACE of the REPUBLIC and ASEC. If you observe property damage in progress or have any information that would lead to the identification of individuals responsible for these tag names, please contact 709-729-8800.

Since March of 2023, the RNC has made several arrests related to property damage using spray paint in the downtown area of St. John’s. In each case, the accused was carrying a variety of spray paint cans and other equipment related to spray painting of property. This activity is most prevalent at night, and in each case, the damaged property resulted in cleaning expenses to a property owner in the thousands of dollars.

The investigative team can be reached at 709-729-8800, and welcome any information related to paint damage, or graffiti, on the Northeast Avalon. To report an incident in progress, please contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. You can also provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app #SayItHere.

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Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
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