vandalism
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Businesses and shops remained closed, with owners moving stock to safer locations ahead of time, fearing looting and vandalism.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
The U.S. attorney’s office previously abandoned the case after finding the pool’s damage was caused by a botched installation rather than vandalism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
The outlet reported that Shrine has a prior felony arson conviction in Contra Costa County as well as convictions for vandalism, battery and violation of probation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
The newly disclosed contractor reports offer the clearest explanation yet for what went wrong Meanwhile, the Interior Department has continued to maintain that vandalism occurred and said the contractor is responsible for repairing the liner.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
In addition to a fear of getting caught, Roy had serious qualms about trying anything illegal—and there was no dodging the fact that vandalism was a crime, however noble the cause.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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