Charges Laid in St. Catharines Graffiti Investigation

Thursday, 30 January 2020 06:00

By Marcie Culbert

They believe he's responsible for 107 cases of graffiti in his hometown.

The NRP arrested and charged a 22-year-old man from St. Catharines yesterday.

They found the graffiti tag "HUER" in various locations throughout the city; on private property, city-owned property and public utility property.

Some of them could date back to October 2018.

Police say the removal costs could total around $100,000.

Officers searched the man's home, where they also found multiple cans of spray paint.

They believe he stole the cans from a local business.

He has been charged with mischief over $5,000, mischief under $5,000 and theft under $5,000.

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