A man in his 60s was arrested after allegedly writing graffiti near Abbott and West Pender, before tagging a sign near Main and Keefer.
The department says in a news release that officers patrolling the neighbourhood arrested a man in his 60s Wednesday afternoon.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
Investigators say the investigation is ongoing but also suspect the man is responsible for defacing other properties and landmarks in Chinatown.There’s been a surge of reported incidents of mischief and vandalism in Chinatown, some involving racist messages, with police saying reports of graffiti are up by 455 per cent since 2019.
VPD Sgt. Steve Addison says there’s “no quick fix,” but officers have been listening to residents’ and business owners’ concerns about violence, disorder and vandalism.
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