vandal

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

While Mendez could not see any other people in the videos, he assumed that there was more than one vandal, based on the amount of damage, which included “C14” tagged on the walls.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2024

“The vandal who damaged Flaco’s exhibit jeopardized the safety of the bird and is ultimately responsible for his death,” the zoo said in a statement Friday.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 24, 2024

The authorities, for their part, don’t think McCandless was the vandal.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

President Donald Trump has blamed vandals for damage to newly applied coating on the bottom of the pool.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

The new 6th Street Bridge, hailed as a civic landmark just steps away, was promptly stripped of its wiring by vandals and now sits pitch black at night.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

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

That day, he realized sadly, was probably further in the future than ever, thanks to the vandals at the pancake- house construction site.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen