as in vandalization
deliberate damaging or destroying of another's property
anyone guilty of vandalism to university property will be expelled
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In the wake of the 2014 story, the home was the target of vandalism and seances after drawing national attention.
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Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Sep. 2024
It is not yet known whether he is connected to the first vandalism incident, said Cuchilla.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
Antisemitic flyers were found in baggies left outside area homes, multiple police agencies reported, and vandalism was also under investigation.
—Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 8 Oct. 2024
Some 1,840 incidents were reports of vandalism, and around 150 were cases of physical assault.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 6 Oct. 2024
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Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Sep. 2024
It is not yet known whether he is connected to the first vandalism incident, said Cuchilla.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
Antisemitic flyers were found in baggies left outside area homes, multiple police agencies reported, and vandalism was also under investigation.
—Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 8 Oct. 2024
Some 1,840 incidents were reports of vandalism, and around 150 were cases of physical assault.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Vandalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vandalism. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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