Graffiti is a crime!

We must stop the increased gang graffiti that is occurring in the City by immediately removing graffiti damage. We need you to help us accomplish this task by taking an extra step in the graffiti removal direction. We need you, the property owner to help discourage the problem.

The reason is simple, Gang Graffiti brings in undesirable people to congregate, sell drugs and cause rival Gang problems to occur. Graffiti is not a minor mischief, a prank or innocent artistic expression. Any placement of graffiti on another person's property without their consent is vandalism, plain and simple, and it's a crime. More criminal activity will occur and spread if we don't stop it now. If we do not remove graffiti immediately the gangs will feel empowered.

Graffiti occurs within seconds. If we remove the graffiti promptly, there is a better chance for witnesses or police to observe the act in progress.

Vandals will soon realize that these areas are not desirable because property owners and citizens are aware and watching out for them.

The Police Department investigates and compiles information on all graffiti vandals in an effort to charge all those involved. It takes a community wide approach to clean up and stop graffiti vandalism. Property owners, government, educational institutions, courts, and police are continuing to organize and set goals that everyone can achieve, strictly enforce laws, and educate offenders on the impact of graffiti. Graffiti vandalism may never be completely wiped out, but when a message is sent that this City will not tolerate any type of graffiti, we can dramatically reduce the number of incidents.

Graffiti Categories and Resources:
In Progress Graffiti: Call 911
Report Graffiti: Call hotline 612-673-2090 for reporting.
Graffiti Investigations: 612-673-5722
Metro Transit Free Paint Program:
612-348-3777
City of Minneapolis Solid Waste Clean City Coordinator: 612-673-2789