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Tagger hits eight downtown buildings

By Howard B. Owens

At least eight buildings in Downtown Batavia were tagged with graffiti some time since later yesterday evening, according to police.

The police report doesn't specify which buildings, but the building owners were notified that police officers spotted the graffiti sometime around 2 a.m.

There has been a little tagging of downtown buildings in the past, but this new tagging does not match the previous words/symbols left.

Chief Randy Baker said the police officer wasn't even sure what the message of the tags were.

Baker suggested that anybody who is downtown after dark call police and report any suspicious activity around buildings.

UPDATE: Downtown property owner Ken Mistler is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the tagger.

Bob Rathenburgh

I saw some in attica too. The first time i saw it was about 6 months ago, it has since been covered up.. But this week i saw new tags in attica - so it isnt just batavia. Wonder if it is the same person/group of people???

Feb 16, 2011, 11:40am Permalink
Peter O'Brien

UPDATE: Downtown property owner Ken Mistler is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the tagger.

So he can drop charges and then make them wear a sandwich board then at the last minute accept an apology instead of teaching them a lesson?

Feb 16, 2011, 5:12pm Permalink
Kevin Squire

Peter,
What was to be gained by Mr. Mistler following through on the sandwich board idea other than the obvious media frenzy that would have ensued. She is a woman that obviously is in need of some help. I hope that she has received that help.

Feb 17, 2011, 12:23am Permalink
Brenda Ranney

I'd like to read a follow up -
Consult from a more knowledgeable experienced sources. I'm assuming that both Buffalo & Rochester have a "gang task force" if not then another perhaps NYC or Philli ?
And if so what were the findings ?

Feb 17, 2011, 11:32am Permalink
Ryan Scott

im so much smarter than you. ken if your interested i found a kids face book that has tags with the same color paint. and the same tag claiming he did it up in Rochester.

Mar 8, 2011, 4:14pm Permalink

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