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University police investigating graffiti crime

University police investigating graffiti crime - The Mesquite Online News - Texas A&M University-San Antonio

A student signs the beam Sept. 15 at Texas A&M University-San Antonio's Beam Signing ceremony. University police are currently searching for the people responsible for tagging the beam. Photo by Katelyn Earhart

The University Police Department is asking for help in identifying the people involved in a graffiti crime Sept. 15 near Classroom Hall following the beam-signing ceremony. According to UPD’s Instagram page, the incident happened at approximately 5:09 p.m. 

The beam that will be placed within the new College of Business and Library space was found vandalized. Graffiti on university property is a felony, and the university reserves the right to impose disciplinary action on those who have violated the Student Code of Conduct, according to the Student Handbook. 

The event recognized Texas A&M University-San Antonio’s rapid expansion and success with a preview tour of the College of Business and Library building, according to the university’s website. Students and university officials were welcomed to participate in the beam-signing to commemorate the new space. 

The Mesquite reached out to campus police by email. University Police Sgt. Catrina Nanez-Leal said she could not comment on cases pending adjudication in the court system.

If you have any information, contact Sgt. Nanez-Leal at 210- 784-7900 or by email at Catrina.Nanez@tamusa.edu.

UPS has since removed the photo of the tagged beam posted on their official Instagram page. 

The Mesquite reached out to UPD by email but they could not comment on the ongoing case. 

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Thalia Guzman is a communications junior at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. She transferred from Palo Alto College. Thalia is a proud San Antonio native who likes to explore everything the city has to offer. She enjoys local eats and drinks and spending time with her dog.

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