FROM PORT ANGELES Police Department today:
On August 4 [Tuesday] and August 5 [Wednesday], the Port Angeles Police Department received reports of new graffiti in the downtown and waterfront areas.
Should a crime of this type be observed in progress, please call 9-1-1.
Cell phone photos and a detailed description of the suspect can also be crucial during the investigation and later criminal prosecution.
Damage of this type has considerable community impact and is criminal conduct. The Police Department is asking for help from the community in locating and identifying the suspect(s).
Persons and businesses suffering damage from graffiti can complete an online report by visiting the Police Department webpage: http://wa-portanqeles.civicplus.com . Or contact the Police Department directly at 360-452-4545
Some of the reported areas include:
1. East wall of a private business on the 100 block of West First Street. Damage from black spray on painted concrete (scribble writing). Paint and primer are required to repair the damage.
2. West wall of a private business, 100 block of West Front Street. Large, black spray on painted aluminum siding, “DBL” letters in two styles. A financial cost was incurred to clean up.
3. Sign at The Landing restaurant, 115 E Railroad, two panels, red spray on painted sign. “DBL” and scribble. A financial cost will be incurred to match and repaint.
4. Front wall of Port Angeles Visitor Center, east end of building, 121 E. Railroad, red spray on textured
brick, “DBL” letters. A financial cost was incurred to clean.
5. Visitor Center mailbox, east end of the building at 121 E. Railroad, “DBL” in black extra-
bold “Sharpie.” A financial cost was incurred to clean.
6. Bench east of Port Angeles Visitor Center, 100 block East Railroad Ave, red spray, “DBL” letters. 6 – Planter east of VC, 100 block East Railroad Ave red spray, ”DBL” letters.
7. North wall of a private business on Railroad near Laurel Street. Black spray on cedar
shake, ”DBL” letters, A financial cost was incurred to repair.
8. East wall of Port Angeles Symphony offices, black spray “DBL” on brick.
Much of this damage has already been repaired or cleaned up by committed community members and business owners.
Total estimated damage is over $1,000, and this does not include time and labor spent by community members.
The Police Department is reviewing video footage from various camera sources.
Persons with information can call the Port Angeles Police Department at 360-452-4545 or post a tip anonymously on either the Port Angeles Police Department or Clallam County Sheriff’s Department websites on “Crime Net”: http://wa-portanqeles.civicplus.com or www.clallam.net/Sheriff/ .
Should you provide a crime tip, your email address will not be published, displayed on the website, or provided to any person. It will only be used to provide an “anonymous message drop,” in the event additional information is needed.
