Crackdown on graffiti

By Jonathon Howard

TWEED POLICE are stepping up their efforts to address a recent increase in illegal graffiti and they are appealing to the community for help.

Across the Tweed Shire there are public facilities, schools and other sites being ‘tagged’ or sprayed-painted — costing ratepayers dearly.

Police have stressed that the illegal act is costing businesses and Tweed Shire Council, and local officers are urging parents to educate children against the behaviour.

“Graffiti investigation — please help!” police posted online.

“Have you noticed an increase in amateur graffiti in public locations lately?

“If you know who is doing it, or have noticed graffiti practice in a student’s or children’s schoolbooks, please do something about it. “Speak to the person about the cost to businesses and agencies to remove it.

“It makes the location appear unsafe. It is an offence, and you can get into trouble with the police.

“Please stop it, if you are doing it. Please report it if you know who is doing it.”

If you can help local police, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: nsw. crimestoppers.com.au