Juvenile linked to January graffiti incident in Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, Md. – Ocean City Police have identified the suspect associated with a series of graffiti taggings in the area of 33rd Street that took place during the evening hours of January 18th.

On January 19th, officers responded to a hotel in the 33rd Street area for a report of malicious destruction of property. Graffiti had been spray painted in several spots of the property, and officers located matching graffiti at a nearby business. Officers were able to work with local businesses to review video footage, providing officers with a description of the suspect and vehicle involved. It was also learned that a similar graffiti incident had occurred in Worcester County involving the same suspect.

We’re told the suspect has been identified as a 17-year-old male from Bishopville. Because the suspect is a juvenile, this case has been referred to the Department of Juvenile Servies for charges and restitution.