(St. John’s, NL) April 25, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is increasing efforts to identify and locate those responsible for large volumes of graffiti across the Northeast Avalon.

This malicious damage is significant with reports of tagging on private properties, including small businesses, residential properties, health services and community support groups. There has also been damage to public property; memorial sites, municipal structures, and signage that has been destroyed by spray paint, and has resulted in thousands of dollars in clean-up costs.

We continue to work with our municipal stakeholders, community leaders, business owners and other partner agencies to hold those responsible accountable for their actions

Graffiti is not only a crime, it can also have a negative impact on the overall perception of crime. The RNC encourages all residents to take pride in their community and do their part to help revitalize our neighborhoods. We believe members of the community know who is responsible and would urge them to take action to report this vandalism to police.

If you have any information that would lead to the identification of those responsible, please contact 709-729-8000 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com. If you observe a crime in progress please call 911.

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File # 2025-25553

Public Communications Unit
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca