BIA puts bounty on vandal

An anonymous donor has put up a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Creemore’s unknown vandal.

B.I.A. member Corey Finkelstein, who announced the reward, said he believes a single person is responsible for the majority of the graffiti, which consists of spray painting the word “Haze” perhaps as a tribute of sorts to Eric Haze, a famous graffiti artist from the 1970s.

The vandal has “tagged” a number of local businesses, among them Cardboard Castles, Creemore Springs, the Creemore Public Library, Village Builders, the Sovereign, Home Hardware, the Old Mill Pub, Maplestone Gallery, Pizza Perfect, the Meat Market, and the car wash. Although the graffiti is primarily in locations that are not particularly visible, Finkelstein said the vandals have moved from using wood stains and sponge brushes to using spray paint, a sign that the problem is escalating.
“The defacing of our historic buildings costs everyone in Creemore,” said Finkelstein. “It takes time and money to continually clean off the graffiti and it destabilizes the economic health of our town by driving away tourists and visitors.”

If you have information regarding those responsible for the graffiti, contact Corey at 705-520-0110 ext. 201 or bia@creemore.com or the Wasaga Beach OPP detachment at 1-888-310-1122.