Woman identified in Columbia property destruction investigation

The Columbia Police Department has identified a women wanted for questioning in an ongoing criminal damage to property investigation.

This photo provided by police was taken near Centerville Avenue and Kremmel at approximately 7:15 a.m. on Oct. 16. According to reports, it was taken after the woman pictured was allegedly seen pouring salt onto plants outside a home at that location.

The Read family who live at that home have been in the news recently after Black Lives Matter signs on their property were vandalized. The Read family  have four children, two of whom are African American.

Police have not publicly linked the alleged incidents, and no charges have yet been filed against anyone.

If anyone has any information about these events, contact the CPD at 281-5151.

Andrea F.D. Saathoff

Andrea is a graduate of Gibault High School and the University of Missouri School of Journalism, the University of Missouri Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Education. She lives in Columbia with her husband and their twin toddler sons. When she isn't cheering on St. Louis Cardinals baseball or riding the emotional roller coaster of Mizzou Tigers football, she enjoys attending and participating in the many family events the county has to offer. email: andrea@republictimes.net
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