Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Buffalo Police is asking the public to come forward with information regarding vandalism and harassment during the weekend at Cazenovia Park.
Olmsted officials say between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET on Friday, unknown individuals harassed a female worker, broke glass bottles, broke a mirror in the park’s restroom, tore the sink from wall, all the trash cans were thrown into the road, and plants were ripped from the ground.
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The vandalism continued Sunday, as Olmsted officials say at around 6 p.m. ET, vandals smashed two exterior glass door windows on the Cazenovia Park Casino, kicked in the building’s retaining walls, and threw garbage around the park.
The damage is estimated at more than $5,000.
“These acts of vandalism are disgusting. This park is a highly used park and is enjoyed by residents in South Buffalo and across Western New York. We want these vandals to do the right thing, come forward and take responsibility for their actions,” said Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown in a statement. “Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia has already directed increased police presence at Cazenovia Park, as well as MLK Park, which also experienced significant vandalism this summer.”
Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Confidential TIPCALL Line at (716)-847-2255.
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