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Dunwoody Raises Reward to Catch Garden Vandals

Reward increases to $1,500 for information

The reward for information leading to the arrest of those who vandalized the community garden in Brook Run Park last weekend has tripled to $1,500, according to Dunwoody Police.

The vandalism at the community garden is just the latest in crime problems and mischief at Brook Run Park, said police.

The vandalism at the community garden late Friday or early Satuday included ripping down fencing, damaging trellises and destroying vegetables that were growing in the garden and headed for a local food pantry.

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Dunwoody Police reported on March 27 that people had been in the nearby dog park at Brook Run Park and lit dog excrement on fire.

The police say that they are actively investigating each incident of vandalism at the park and haven't ruled out that the incidents are related.

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The reward money is coming in from three different sources, Dunwoody Police say. The community garden promised $500, the city of Dunwoody pledged $500, and former DeKalb County CEO Liane Levetan has pledged $500.

Anyone with information related to the vandalism is asked to call police at 678-382-6919.

You may also leave anonymous tips via the department's website by clicking “Submit a Crime Tip” at www.dunwoodypolice.com, or by text messaging CRIMES (274637) and using the key word DPDTIPS at the start of your message. Each of these methods is confidential, encrypted, and completely anonymous.

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