CCTV released as police investigate graffiti spree targeting political posters across Sydney’s inner west

Police are searching for a man they believe could provide them with information over the graffitiing on 27 political posters across Sydney’s inner west.

Police have released CCTV footage as part of an ongoing investigation into a spate of offensive graffiti attacks on political posters across Sydney’s inner west.

Officers from the Inner West Police Area Command launched an investigation after discovering 27 political posters defaced with offensive symbols and language on April 22. The vandalism occurred across Newtown, Enmore, and Erskineville, with additional damage reported to two structures in Newtown and a hotel sign on Erskineville Road.

A swastika was discovered spray-painted onto a sign at The Imperial Hotel in Erskineville and a monument in Newtown was also graffitied with the illegal symbol, as were posters for the Greens party.

Police believe the incidents occurred between 1.30am and 2am with a number of the damaged posters undergoing forensic examination.

CCTV of the man they believe could help with the investigation. Credit: NSW Police

Electoral posters have been graffitied through Erskineville in the inner city of Sydney. Photo/ Jeremy Piper

As part of the investigation, authorities have released CCTV images of a man seen in the area around Erskineville Rd at approximately 1.50am that same morning.

He is described as being of caucasian appearance, in his early to mid-20s, approximately 180cm tall, with a medium build and mid-length brown hair.

Swastikas were graffitied on Greens Party political signs and the side of the famous Imperial Hotel Erskineville. Picture: Supplied

At the time, he was wearing a black hoodie, black shorts, and black thongs.

Investigators believe the man may be able to assist with inquiries and are urging anyone who may have CCTV footage, mobile phone recordings, or relevant information to come forward.

Members of the public are encouraged to contact Newtown Police or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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