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Decatur Park Police looking for tips on 9/11 memorial vandalism

By Mitchell Rife,

2024-09-09

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Decatur Park District Police are looking for answers after the area around a 9/11 Memorial was left damaged this weekend.

Officials said the vandalism happened overnight on Friday and Saturday. Several people damaged the area around the 9/11 Memorial and the Beach House in Nelson Park. Bushes and greenery were knocked over, and some items were left in the water.

Surveillance footage captured images of two people believed to be involved with the incident.

The Decatur Park Police are searching for any information about this incident and are offering a $500 reward for any information leading to an arrest of the people responsible. If you have any information relevant to the investigation, call Decatur Park Police at 217-424-1311.

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