No Suspect in Trumbull Painting Vandalism Case

Trumbull Police are still searching for a suspect in the case of a vandalized painting that caused controversy in town.

“(There are) no new leads and no suspect at this time,” said Lt. Leonard Scinto, police spokesman on Wednesday.

The painting was vandalized in March while the town Library Board was meeting.

Witnesses reported seeing a woman near the painting reach into her bag and wave her arm around the painting. She then left the area.

The painting, owned by Dr. Richard Resnick was lended to the library along with other pieces of art collectively known as the Great Minds Collection. The depiction of Margaret Sanger, the founder of Planned Parenthood, was the target of the vandalism.

Witnesses noticed what was described as purple lipstick or crayon markings on the face of one of the painting’s subjects.

The painting is valued at approximately $10,000.

The suspect was described as a white female in her mid 30’s with shorter dark hair. She was wearing a long teal shirt with a black and white shirt, black overcoat and a satchel or purse.

Police ask anyone with information to call them at 203-261-3665.

Image courtesy of Tony Silber