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SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
Monday October 4th, 2021 :: 08:32 a.m. PDT

Advisory

Duke Watkins Park and Skatepark vandalized; suspect information sought

DATE/TIME: OCTOBER 1, 2021 / 8:25 a.m.

INCIDENT: FELONY VANDALISM / DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY

LOCATION: DUKE WATKINS PARK AND SKATEPARK, NEEDLES, CA

SUSPECT(S): UNKNOWN

VICTIM(S): THE CITY OF NEEDLES


SUMMARY: On October 1, 2021, at approximately 8:25 a.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department, responded to the Duke Watkins Park for a report of graffiti and vandalism.  An unknown suspect used a marking device to tag the bathroom and skate park area.  Additionally, fixtures in the men’s restroom were damaged and tagged.  Total damage is estimated at $20,000.00.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy C. Becker or Detective A. Pennington of the Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department at (760) 326-9200.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous may use the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-CRIME (27463), or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com


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Refer: Deputy C. Becker / Detective A. Pennington

Station: Colorado River Station

Phone No. 760-326-9200

Case No. 212100965

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

Address/Location
SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
1111 Bailey Ave
Needles, CA 92363

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