Police have released CCTV in an appeal for public assistance as an investigation into offensive graffiti located in Sydney's Inner West continues.
Officers attached to Inner West Police Area Command commenced an investigation after offensive graffiti was located on a number of political posters in the Newtown, Enmore, and Erskineville areas yesterday morning (Tuesday 22 April 2025).
Police believe the vandalism occurred between 1.30am to 2am yesterday.
At this time, police have located 27 political posters, two structures in Newtown and a sign outside a hotel on Erskineville Road, Erskineville, that have been vandalised with offensive symbols and words.
A number of the posters were subject to forensic examination.
As inquiries continue, police have released images of a man seen in the vicinity of Erskineville Road, Erskineville, about 1.50am yesterday morning (Tuesday 22 April 2025), who they believe may be able to assist with inquiries.
The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, in his early to mid-20s, about 180cm tall, of medium build and with mid-length brown hair. He is depicted wearing a black hoodie, black shorts and black thongs at the time.
As inquiries are ongoing, anyone with information, CCTV, and/or mobile footage is urged to contact Newtown Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
