vandal

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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

His ability to freely make art without being punished as a vandal by authorities could be hampered now that he’s recognizable as Gunningham, or Jones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Officials asked the public’s help to identify the vandal, who was wearing all black and riding around on a bike with a backpack and a duffel bag, which they believed held a chain saw.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Early Tuesday morning, Brittain blamed “a copyright vandal who doesn’t actually have any right to remove any of this material,” claiming that a “third party” activist affiliated with a video-tracking company was behind the takedown.

From Slate • Feb. 7, 2024

Both of them privately believed that the real Mother Paula’s vandal was still on the loose, but they would not share their suspicions with each other.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen