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

The founder of the triangle project, Patrick Carney, told KRON-TV that the vandal spray-painted the triangle in lines “that go back and forth. ... It damaged 26 of the tarps.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2025

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

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024

He was quite a distance from where he last remembered having it—and in the opposite direction from where the vandal had fled.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen