Somerville Salon's Black Lives Matter Mural Vandalized

Somerville MA

02 December, 2021

9:15 AM

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SOMERVILLE, MA — Police in Somerville are seeking a person of interest in connection with vandalism at a local business. Police said the vandalism happened in the area of Highland Avenue and Cedar Street. A video shared on TikTok showed a man appearing to deface a Black Lives Matter mural painted on the window of a salon. The footage was taken from the shop's Nest camera, and video of the aftermath showed the word "Black" spray-painted over. The incident happened Nov. 26 at HAIR by Christine and Co., according to the video. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ✨Somerville Hair Experts✨ (@hairbychristineandco) Anyone with information about the person of interest is asked to contact the Somerville Police Department at 617-625-1600 ext. 7232. The Somerville Police are interested in speaking with the individual shown below regarding a vandalism that occurred at a business in the area of Highland Ave & Cedar St. If you have any information regarding this individual please contact the SPD at 617-625-1600 ext. 7232. pic.twitter.com/43jMbj28kP— SomervillePolice (@SomervillePD) December 1, 2021