General News
1 April, 2025
Town targeted in graffiti rampage
Horsham has fallen victim to a graffiti rampage, multiple businesses having been targeted by a group of so-called artists.
Robertson's Furniture owners Roger and Lisa Sordello took to Facebook on Sunday after discovering the graffiti that had been put on the side of their building on Saturday night.
Mrs Sordello said Roger had reported the crime to the police that same night.
"It's sad for Horsham," she said.
"We've been hit once before but that was at the back and it was hidden."
Mrs Sordello said after the post on Facebook, many people reached out offering camera footage of the incident.
"A lot of people are very interested in it," she said.
"There are cameras everywhere."
Horsham Plaza was also hit, prompting centre manager Allison Roberts to contact Robertson's Furniture to compare the work.
"It is the same tags as Robertson's," Ms Roberts said.
"This is the worst we've had in the 20 years I've been here.
"It's on multiple walls and surfaces."
Building walls, shipping storage containers, skip bins and traffic signs were covered with paint and texta.
"We pride ourselves on being a neat and tidy centre," Ms Roberts said.
"And Horsham is a neat and tidy town."
Spotlight's security camera captured the culprits at the shipping containers but no faces can be seen.
"I'm hoping that from the footage, police can catch them," Ms Roberts said.
Acting Sergeant Daniel Brody said it was "disappointing to see" and urged anyone with CCTV footage or who witnessed any of the incidents to report it to police.
"An investigation is ongoing," Sgt Brody said.
He said if community members found graffiti and there was no one around they should call the police assistance line on 131 444.
"If you see someone doing it, call Triple Zero," he said.
Reports can also be made to Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or submitted as a confidential report online at www.crimestoppers.com.au.
