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By Standley White, About.com Guide to Reno / Tahoe

Take A Bite Outta Graffiti

Tuesday April 15, 2008
Graffiti, an ongoing problem Graffiti, an ongoing problem.
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Reno PD is providing free graffiti cleanup kits for Reno residents. The kits include T.S.W. Graphite Remover, goggles, gloves, cleaning pad and instructions. In addition, citizens can help by reporting graffiti vandalism to RenoDirect at (775) 334-INFO. You can provide anonymous tips through the Secret Witness program by calling (775) 322-4900. Rewards of $250 to $1000 are available to those reporting information that leads to successful prosecution of graffiti crimes.

Graffiti vandalism costs local taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. Learn more about reporting and discouraging graffiti at the City of Reno website and the Washoe County Sheriff's Office website. To report tagging in progress, call (775) 785-4629, or use the Reno PD Online Reporting System.

Get your graffiti cleanup kit at these Reno locations:

  • Reno Police Department
    455 E. Second St.
  • Central Field Office
    199 E. Plaza at the National Bowling Statium
  • North Field Office
    10555 Stead Blvd. in Stead
  • South Field Office
    3905 Neil Road

Comments

April 21, 2008 at 7:34 pm
(1) sandy says:

how can residents of sparks receive a kit like this one? thanks – your site has a lot of useful information on it

April 22, 2008 at 1:26 pm
(2) Stan, Reno / Tahoe Guide says:

I called Sparks public works and they do not have graffiti removal kits for citizens like Reno. The lady cited budget constraints. For graffiti removal on public property in Sparks, call (775) 353-2271 or (775) 353-2342.

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