School district and local law enforcement officials are calling for public assistance in identifying a suspect who allegedly spray painted over a security camera and tagged the back of a food service delivery truck at Live Oak High School over the weekend of Jan. 6-7.
“Vandalism on school campuses cost the district tens of thousands of dollars each year to clean up and repair, which takes away much needed funds from our students and programs,” according to Morgan Hill Unified School District’s Jan. 10 announcement. “Although, many times these incidents are dismissed as ‘teenagers being teenagers,’ the financial impact on a school district is significant.”
Britton Middle School and San Martin Gwinn Elementary campuses were tagged with graffiti over the winter break, while someone set a bag of trash afire in front of building at Los Paseos Elementary, according to district staff.
The district’s insurance company is offering an undisclosed cash reward for any information about the recent act of vandalism at Live Oak HS. The cash reward for information on any of the acts of vandalism is $1,000, according to district staff.
“Over the last few months, the district has seen an uptick in vandalism across a number of our campuses,” according to the press release. “As a result, our insurance company is offering a cash reward for any information regarding these incidents.”
In total, there were six incidents of vandalism, including three at Live Oak HS, between Christmas and Jan. 8, according to district staff. The district has paid $3,000 in repairs.
Anyone with information regarding the Live Oak HS vandalism or any other vandalism involving school district property can call 1-800-782-7463 or email
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Morgan Hill Police posted images of the alleged perpetrator on its Facebook page and is also asking for any tips to be directed to Officer Brandon at (669) 253-4920.
“Live Oak High School has been hit numerous times over the past few months with vandalism and theft and this may be the guy responsible,” the MHPD post states.
