Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Vandal defaces Houston monument to Poppy Bush

A man believed to be homeless may be responsible for defacing a Houston monument to former President George H.W. Bush Tuesday, writing “No more Bush it” with yellow paint, authorities said.

At about 2 p.m., a passerby reported to authorities that the bronze statue in the 100 block of Bagby was defaced, said Houston Police spokesman Sgt. John Chomiak. The stone sign in front of the monument was also defaced.

Authorities patrolling on the Houston Police Department’s helicopter spotted a suspect, who may be homeless, Chomiak said. The man fled and may face charges of criminal mischief, he added.
The paint was washed off.

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