Surveillance footage shows the destructive duo climb over barricades protecting the statue of the Italian explorer — with spray cans in tow — on Feb. 26.
Footage shows the individuals who are in connection to the criminal mischief incident that occurred within the confines of the Central Park Precinct.The duo climbed over barricades protecting the statue of the Italian explorer and spray painted it on Feb. 26, 2023.Some believe Columbus was in fact a murderer of the indigenous people when he arrived in America in 1492. Others, however, see him as a celebrated figure of Italian pride.
If caught, the spray-paint suspects will likely be charged with vandalism and making graffiti, cops have said. Police are asking anyone with information regarding the vandalism to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS .
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