vandalism

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Green-Wood entered a period of decline in the postwar era, suffering from vandalism and disrepair.

From The Wall Street Journal

Residents knew that people had been trespassing into the Red Zone, and they were worried about vandalism.

From Literature

Unlike his counterparts in Minneapolis, Portland and Philadelphia, he has largely avoided public comment on the tactics used by federal agents, saving his strongest criticism for protesters accused of vandalism or violence.

From Los Angeles Times

In December, he said, he was painting a legal “but unmarked” crosswalk in Westwood — for safety reasons but also as an act of protest — and was handcuffed by police who issued him a vandalism citation.

From Los Angeles Times

Nationwide rallies against the rising cost of living erupted in Tehran on December 28, beginning as peaceful demonstrations before turning into what officials describe as "foreign-instigated riots" that included killings and vandalism.

From Barron's