NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — Obscene language and a swastika were spray-painted over the weekend near the top of a building in downtown Noblesville.
Police were tipped off to the graffiti on Monday. Officers said they contacted the owner of the building and it was removed hours after later.
“They either had a really tall ladder or they know somebody that lives in the apartments above and they got access that way,” said Jill Janusiewicz, manager at Noblesville Antique Mall nearby.
Some people even drove by to view it up close. Local businesses said they’re glad it’s now removed as the graffiti, which was shared on social media before being reported to police, brought a lot of negative attention.
People in the downtown square believe someone spray-painted the building at night when businesses are closed.
“I think it’s kids. I think it’s for attention,” Janusiewicz said. “I think they’re like, ‘Hey let’s do this and see what kind of attention we can get’.”
However, many people said they’re confident Noblesville is not a racist town.
“It’s (Noblesville), kind of a small-knit community still. Everybody knows everybody. People typically are not afraid to walk on the streets at night or dine or shop or walk. It’s fairly a safe community,” added Janusiewicz.
Police on Monday did not have any potential suspect information.
(PHOTO: WISH-TV)
