Reward: Information Leading To 'Naked' Graffiti Painter

WOONSOCKET, RI—Fed up with the graffiti, Woonsocket's mayor and police chief have decided to offer a $200 reward for information about the people tagging buildings. According to the City's press release, they want information that will lead to the arrest and prosecution of the vandals. They're particularly focused on the people tagging the buildings with the word 'Naked.'

According to police Chief Thomas F. Oates III, “In particular, we are seeking material information and the identity of the individual(s) tagging the word “Naked” on public and private property throughout the City." The chief called it a quality of life issue.

"Graffiti vandalism, also called 'tagging', defaces buildings, public places, vehicles and highways," the City said. "Graffiti destroys property and costs the city and our residents valuable resources and clean-up costs each year. Graffiti also has a negative impact on neighborhoods and invites further vandalism and criminal activity. The City of Woonsocket and Woonsocket Police Department take a bold stance against graffiti; we encourage our citizens and those visiting Woonsocket to join in the fight."

Anyone with graffiti information is asked to call the Woonsocket Police Department Detective Division at 401-766-1212 options #4. For crimes in progress, including graffiti, call 911 or 401-766-1212 option #8. Police also want callers to provide the location and suspect(s) description and stay on the line until police arrive on the scene.

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