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Norwalk reports arrests after vandalism to public art; city plans inspections and security changes
Summary
City staff described multiple recent thefts and vandalism of public art and associated city equipment, announced one arrest, and said they will consider added lighting, relocation, fencing and other measures to protect monuments.
Norwalk staff told the City Council on Jan. 21 that a recent spate of thefts and vandalism has damaged public art and supporting infrastructure, and that one suspect has been arrested in a recent case.
Richard Newton, a public-safety staff member who oversees the monuments inspection program, said crews inspect monuments daily and work with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to monitor them at night. Newton reported three recent reported thefts that damaged statues, lighting and camera systems and said city staff are…
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