Police are seeking the community’s help in identifying a suspect caught on video and wanted for committing graffiti vandalism in the downtown Antioch area.
The Antioch Police Department said Tuesday they are asking for the community’s help in identifying an individual responsible for recent graffiti vandalism in the downtown area.
Surveillance video from Sunday evening captured the subject walking through a parking lot and spray painting a symbol in black on a white structure.
Antioch Deputy Police Chief Charles Smith said several acts of vandalism occurred.
All of the incidents involved graffiti and occurred in alleys and on the sides of downtown buildings.
Smith said the video released showed the suspect spray-painting a recognizable symbol associated with a gang.
“We will not be releasing additional details about the other markings or locations to protect the integrity of the investigation and to avoid encouraging further vandalism,” he said.
A total of four buildings were damaged by graffiti.
Police say they are working closely with downtown business partners and reviewing surveillance footage from both company-owned and privately owned cameras to identify those responsible.
Antioch Police Chief Geoffrey Guttschow said the “blatant disregard for our community” will not be tolerated.
“The Antioch Police Department will devote every available resource to finding and arresting those responsible, and we will ensure they are held fully accountable for their actions,” Guttschow said.
Anyone with information to assist in the investigation is asked to contact Antioch Police dispatch at 847-270-9111 to speak with an officer.
Community members may also submit an anonymous tip by emailing [email protected].
“We appreciate the community’s continued partnership in keeping Antioch safe,” police said.