HAVERHILL — Police are investigating spray paint vandalism reported at a Duncan Street business, Deputy Chief Donald Thompson said.
Officer Scott Gleed was sent to European Auto Body, 9 Duncan St., about 12:09 p.m. Monday after police were notified of the damage, Thompson said.
An employee of the business showed Gleed a storm door and two sections of a wall that were tagged with rounded, balloon-style lettering.
"It's a problem that is growing," Thompson said. "It's no longer just vacant buildings. We are seeing people's property and private homes being tagged."
He said police are working on an anti-graffiti initiative, which would begin in the spring.
Thompson said Detective Jack Moses, who is the department's graffiti expert, will investigate the Duncan Street damage.
The following were taken from the Haverhill police log for Monday:
Disturbance: Washington Square, 12:40 a.m.
Arrest: Shawn Noyes, 38, 42 Summer St., assault and battery, 42 Summer St., 1:20 a.m.
Arrest: Alex Persichetti, 20, 3 Melrose Ave., driving under the influence of alcohol, marked lanes violation, Main Street, 2:50 a.m.
Burglary: 286 S. Main St., 3:39 a.m.
Disturbance: 55 Taylor St., 7:31 a.m.
Arrest: A 15-year-old girl, disorderly conduct, 137 Monument St., 11:40 a.m.
Car crash: 10 Welcome St., under investigation, 11:49 a.m.
Car crash: Lyons Farm Road, under investigation, 12:23 p.m.
Car crash: 12 Washington Square, under investigation, 2:05 p.m.
Disturbance: 32 Arlington St., 2:31 p.m.
Loud music: 57 Washington St., 7:02 p.m.
Car crash: Carleton Avenue, 7:29 p.m.
Arrest: Darin Sanford, 42, 4 Worthen Place, assault and battery on a household member, 4 Worthen Place, 8:25 p.m.
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