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SAPD: Trio vandalizes 14 downtown locations with graffiti, including the San Antonio City Tower

The three suspects include two teenagers aged 16 and 15 respectively.
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SAN ANTONIO — A man and two teenagers have vandalized at least 14 downtown locations, including the San Antonio City Tower, police say.

SAPD officers were called to the 100 block of East Houston for a graffiti in progress at about 10:39 p.m. Friday night. When they arrived, witnessed directed them to the three suspects. The trio was then promptly arrested while in possession of spray paint.

The three suspects are 29-year-old Johnny Morillos III, a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy.

Police have located 14 locations on East Houston Street, West Houston Street, East Commerce Street and St. Mary's Street that were vandalized with the same graffiti marking. This includes the San Antonio City Tower.

Police say video surveillance from several businesses also showed the suspects causing the damage.

All three suspects have been charged with graffiti causing more than $2,500 but less than $30,000 in damage. Morillos was also arrested for an outstanding felony narcotics warrant.

If you see any graffiti in your area, SAPD says to call 210-207-6000 or 210-207-7273.

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