Crime & Safety

Naperville Goes Springfield as Police Seek 'The Simspons' Graffiti Artists

Police say graffiti centered around the popular TV show has been showing up around Naperville.

The Naperville Police Department may have a case on their hands that only Chief Wiggum can handle.

During the month of June, graffiti has been popping up on buildings throughout Naperville, especially in the downtown area, police said. 

The graffiti, which has been found on businesses, electrical boxes and garbage dumpsters, centers around "The Simpsons" TV show. 

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Police said the graffiti is expensive to remove because it is "extensive" and detailed. 

The Naperville Police Department is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of anyone responsible for the graffiti. If anyone has information, they are asked to call CRIME STOPPERS at 630-420-6006. 

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