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SIASCONSET, Mass.— A vandal is at large on Nantucket, an island better known for gray-shingle cottages, boat shoes and billionaires.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026

Often described as "elusive" and "secretive" by the press, the "guerrilla street artist" is a hero to some and a vandal to others.

From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026

For nearly a decade, authorities say, a vandal shattered windows and windshields on North Enid Avenue in Azusa.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2024

“The vandal who damaged Flaco’s exhibit jeopardized the safety of the bird and is ultimately responsible for his death,” the Wildlife Conservation Society said in its statement.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 2024

“You wouldn’t happen to be the same crackerjack lawman who fell asleep in his car while the vandal trashed our survey stakes, would you?”

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

Soon after completion of the work, the coating began to peel off and algae turned the pool's water a mucky green -- setbacks the president has blamed on vandals, without providing evidence.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

Former canoe racer David Hearn is accused of pulling at a layer of peeling sealant used in a renovation project that President Trump had personally championed and later claimed was targeted by vandals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

On Tuesday, TMZ posted a video of workers putting up fencing around the pool, ostensibly to protect it from vandals.

From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026

Windows on vacant buildings were scratched by vandals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2026

“Do you think the vandals are in my hometown?”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie