Santa Fe police seek to identify school vandal

The Santa Fe New Mexican

Feb. 24—Santa Fe police are investigating a spree of vandalisms at several local schools over the weekend.

Five Santa Fe Public Schools buildings were broken into and vandalized, according to a news release, and surveillance cameras caught video of what appears to be the same suspect in all the incidents.

The individual in the videos appears to be young, male and about 5-foot-6. A hooded sweatshirt, gloves and face mask conceal other features.

This case remains under investigation, police said.

Information and anonymous tips are being taken by the Santa Fe Police Department at 505-428-3710.

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