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Share this Story : Two men arrested, third sought after 'beloved' mural defaced Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Two men arrested, third sought after 'beloved' mural defaced Author of the article: Staff Reporter Published Mar 29, 2025 • Last updated 4 minutes ago • 1 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. Ottawa police charged three people in relation to a community mural being defaced on Wurtemburg Street, Friday, March 28, 2025.
One suspect is still being sought. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Photo by Ashley Fraser / Postmedia Article content Three people have been charged in connection with the defacement early in the year of a “beloved community mural” on an Ottawa Community Housing in Wurtemburg Street in Lowertown. In a release, police said the graffiti attack occurred on the evening of Jan.
16. The damages were noticed the next day and reported to police. Police said two of the suspects have been arrested and charged, while investigators are asking for assistance to locate the third individual.
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Anyone with information about McGarry’s whereabouts, is asked to contact Const. D. Bashford of the central criminal investigations section at 613-236-1222, ext.
2193 or by email at [email protected]. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.
ca. The striking nine-storey mural Transformation: The Welcoming Ottawa Mural on the building’s south wall facing 215 Wurtemburg St. was not damaged.
The butterfly mural addresses themes of change and diversity, organizers said. The mural is on the south wall of the building, facing Rideau Street. It helps to beautify the building and highlight the diversity of the community.
The work was designed by artist and community arts facilitator Claudia Salguero after conversations with residents from across the city. Salguero brought together a team of more than 60 community members, who created the mural piece by piece in several locations. They were later joined to complete the mural.
The nine-storey main mural on the OCH building was not damaged by graffiti., Friday, March 28, 2025.Ashley Fraser photo, Postmedia Photo by Ashley Fraser / Postmedia Article content Share this article in your social network Share this Story : Two men arrested, third sought after 'beloved' mural defaced Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Comments You must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.
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