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Wonthaggi woman finds car graffitied on Wentworth Rd, police investigating incident

A Wonthaggi woman has found her car covered in yellow graffiti, with locals fearing vandals are going on a crime spree after a second car was also targeted.

Police are investigating reports of graffiti on vehicles on Wentworth Rd in Wonthaggi. Picture: Facebook
Police are investigating reports of graffiti on vehicles on Wentworth Rd in Wonthaggi. Picture: Facebook

Graffiti vandals have struck in Wonthaggi, tagging several vehicles with the victims pleading for any CCTV footage to help them find the culprits

Holly McLean shared a photo of her graffitied car in a Wonthaggi Facebook community group

“North View end of Wentworth road, if anybody has any security camera footage from last night that would be great,” Ms McLean said in the post.

“This is really bad — we all try to be good people and then there’s these d**kheads,” Yvonna Lola commented.

User Jojo Bradford also posted in the group.

“Anyone else’s car get covered in yellow spray paint??? Ms Bradford wrote.

A police spokesperson said police received reports of vehicles being graffitied in Wonthaggi on Thursday, October 19.

“Two vehicles were damaged within the vicinity of Wentworth Rd overnight,” the spokesperson said.

“The investigation is ongoing.”

Anyone who witnessed the incidents, has CCTV or other footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000, make a report at crimestoppersvic.com.au or contact the Wonthaggi police station on (03) 5671 4100.

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