Asheville -- June 8, 2022: Asheville Police are investigating the vandalization of a business Monday night  A west Asheville company was spray-painted with  threatening graffiti on the building and breaking window are being sought by Asheville Police.

Around 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, APD Patrol Officers were dispatched to Mountain Area Pregnancy Services on 1710 Old Haywood Road to investigate a vandalism report. Officers arrived to find red graffiti on the front of the building with the threatening words "If abortions aren't safe, neither are you!" and an anarchist symbol.

On the side, they discovered the words "No forced birth." Red paint was splashed all over the place, and windows were shattered overnight Monday. Officers also discovered indicators that an offender may have been harmed, APD Forensic Technicians were able to gather blood samples from a smashed window and a bloody trail left behind.

Anyone with information about this case, you are encouraged to send an anonymous tip using the TIP2APD smartphone application (search "Asheville PD" in your app store) or by texting TIP2APD to 847411. You can also call APD directly (828) 252-1110.


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