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Surprise police search for graffiti suspects

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By Chris Caraveo

Vandals tagged a Surprise neighborhood with graffiti over the weekend, according to police.

On Sunday, Feb. 5, the Surprise Police Department responded to several reports of graffiti in a residential area located in the 15200 block of Ventura Street near Hearn Road.

Police officials are investigating multiple incidents where an unknown number of unidentified suspects used orange spray paint to damage several walls and vehicles in the area.


The damage reportedly occurred between 12 a.m. and 5:30 am on Sunday,

According to police, the victims successfully removed the paint from their vehicles using “WD-40”.

Anyone with any information leading to the location or identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Surprise Police Department at 623-222-4000 or 623-222-TIPS (4877). Tips can also be emailed to crimetips@surpriseaz.gov.

When contacting the police, please reference Incident Number 170201108.
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