MEDIA RELEASE

Jan. 12, 2009

Contact: Captain B. Weimer

 Office (573) 882-5923
 Cellular (573) 999-1979

REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE:

University of Missouri Police Department (MUPD) investigators are seeking community assistance in identifying a suspect or suspects who might have vandalized Strickland Hall between 5 and 7 p.m., Dec. 24.  MUPD investigators believe that an individual or individuals damaged three women’s restrooms on the north end of Strickland Hall.  Water lines to sinks in the restrooms were damaged causing water to flood the first, second and third floors of Strickland Hall.  The estimated costs of repairs are $6,426.21 at this time.

No suspect information is available at this time and anyone with information is asked to call Detective Vernon Gerling at 573-884-2605 or Crime Stoppers at 573-875-8477(TIPS).

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Anyone with any information is requested to call CRIME STOPPERS at (573) 875-8477 or you can submit tips at 875tips.com.  You do not have to give your name and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1500 if your information leads to an arrest.