Did you know that willful damage or destruction of property can be punishable with up to a 10-year prison sentence? Anyone caught vandalizing public or private property will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
WHY GRAFFITI COSTS US ALL:
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Gives the impression that no one cares
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Leads to increased graffiti and crime
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Hurts business growth and tourism
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Wastes tax dollars on cleanup
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Reduces property value
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Decreases residents feeling's of safety
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Clean up costs hurts small businesses on tight budgets
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE BEEN TAGGED:
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File a report with law enforcement immediately.
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For incidents in progress call 911.
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For incidents in Asheville City, call the Asheville Police Department at 252-1110.
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For incidents in the county, call the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office at 250-6670.
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Promptly remove the tag after reporting it.
Call Crimestoppers at 255-5050, or email tips@abcrimestoppers.org if you have information regarding graffiti incidents. The crimestopper line is staffed 24/7 and tips are entered into the tip database immediately. You could be eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.