Gwinnett County Police Investigate Racist Vandalism in Downtown Buford

The Gwinnett County Police Department is investigating several acts of vandalism that occurred in downtown Buford.

On June 4, around 12:07 a.m., two suspects were captured on surveillance cameras walking on East Main St. The suspects spray-painted racist language and hate speech on a dumpster located at East Main St. and South Harris St., targeting its doors and right side, which were visible to morning traffic. Additionally, they spray-painted a nearby street sign and a business at 50 East Main St. The suspects left in the direction of the train tracks behind the dumpster.

One suspect is described as a heavy-set male, wearing yellow shorts with squares on them, black slides, and a shirt wrapped around his head with a white face covering. The other suspect is tall and skinny, wearing a gray sweatshirt, mask, shorts, and white Crocs with high calf socks.

Anyone with information is urged to contact GCPD detectives at 770.513.5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters can contact Crime Stoppers at 404.577.TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.