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The following information was passed to us from Jan Giradi in Charles
Samuels office.  Although it is an exerpt from the Richmond Police 413
Sector (the Fan is in RPD 313), it applies to us as well.


Graffiti “art” has been seen all over our Sector. Please review the
following tips passed on from our environmental Officer Claude Picard.  Kudos
to Officer Picard for all of his hard work which at times goes unrecognized
but we appreciate the dedication he displays on a daily basis in keeping the
Precinct a cleaner place to live.

*Here are a few things residents should be on the look for when it comes to
acts of graffiti.*

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*1)  Spray Paint can rattles - It's a very distinct metallic rattle sound
that is created when a person shakes a spray paint can.  Small metal or
plastic "peas" are added to spray paint cans to help mix the paint during
the shaking process. If this sound is heard, especially in the alleys,
please call us so we can investigate.  "Taggers" are they are often called
carry their cans in backpacks which you might be able to hear "clanking" as
they are walking down the alley or street.   *

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*2)  If you see anyone stopping intermittently in the alleys for unknown
reasons.  This may be a sign they are walking, stopping, spray painting, and
then moving on to their next target.*

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*3)  If you see anyone hiding/ducking from passing vehicles and then
returning to a particular area this may be a sign they are tagging a
building or vehicle (or breaking into vehicles).  A "tagger" may also have
his face partially covered and using a second person as a lookout.*

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*4)  It is believed that spray paint tags occur in the early morning hours.*

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*These are just a few things to be aware of and please do not hesitate to
call us so we can investigate.*

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*Thanks,*

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*Officer Claude Picard*

*Fourth Precinct Environmental Officer*



*Thanks again for the support given to us throughout the year. Continue to
call and report suspicious activity. Please call me for any questions or
concerns.*

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*Sincerely,*

*Lt. Yvonne M. Baltz, Sector 413*

*646-4239*


-- 
Chuck Pflugrath
(804) 358-5878 (home)
(443) 262-1096 (cell)
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