Graffiti spree in Torquay

ON FRIDAY morning, Torquay residents awoke to see a spate of graffiti across Taylor Park, Fischer Street, Elephant Walk and Zeally Bay Road.

Cars, footpaths, fences and street posts were all sprayed with a blue spray-paint can.

On Friday Surf Coast Shire Council acting general manager of culture and community Damian Waight said the council were taking action and advised victims of vandalism to contact the police.

“Council officers have inspected Zeally Bay Road, Torquay, and any offensive graffiti on public facing property will be removed immediately.

“Residents whose property has been vandalised can notify the police.”

The can is believed to have been taken from a nearby construction site.

The paint was a water-based solution, which is much easier to remove than oil-based spray paints.

Torquay police are investigating but have not yet charged anyone for the offence.

Community Crime Prevention Victoria states that if someone sees graffiti in progress, they should phone 000. If their property has been marked, they should phone their local police station.

If people have any information about illegal graffiti offences they should phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. People can do so anonymously.