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Released: March 4, 2015 - Wednesday, 04:08 PM

Reward Offered in Vandalism Case

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781 4547Date and time of incident: Night time hours of 2-25-15 or early morning hours of 2-26-15Place of Occurrence: Los OsosVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: N/AThe San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help with the investigation into the damage caused to the bear statue on the east side of South Bay Boulevard at Turri Creek in Los Osos. About six inches of the bear's nose was knocked off sometime during the night on 2-25-15 or early morning on 2-26-15. The electrical box controlling the lighting of the statue was also damaged.
Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for this crime.
If anyone has information about this crime, they are urged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 781-4550, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 549 STOP (549-7867). You can also text your tip to Crime Stoppers by texting "SLOTIPS plus your message" to CRIMES (274637).