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By Ian Gustafson

Public assistance

RCMP investigating vandalism in downtown Red Deer

Aug 20, 2025 | 10:36 AM

Red Deer RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in a vandalism investigation in downtown Red Deer.

Mounties are looking for witnesses or anyone who may have video footage after police received reports of vandalism involving spray paint on Wednesday shortly after 4 a.m.

Police say the person or persons involved spray painted vehicles, buildings, and signs with graffiti.

A statue of Reverend Leonard Gaetz was also spray painted. According to the City of Red Deer website, Gaetz was one of the city’s founding fathers.

(Red Deer RCMP/Supplied)

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If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200, or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions). To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.