NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate suspects involved in the vandalism of the General William Tecumseh Sherman monument in Central Park. The incident, involving three unidentified individuals, occurred on Monday at approximately 8:30 PM. The suspects reportedly defaced the monument with spray paint and fled on foot in an unknown direction. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported.
A total reward of $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible. CrimeStoppers is providing up to $3,500 upon arrest and indictment, while the NYPD will contribute an additional $6,500 upon arrest and conviction. Tips can be submitted by calling the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public may also visit the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or contact them via Twitter @NYPDTips.