Charleston Police release suspect information in Democratic HQ vandalism

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston Police Department has released information relating to the vandalism to the Charleston County Democratic Office that occurred on Friday.

Police have released photographs of the suspect they believe is responsible.

The suspect damaged the doors and plastered derogatory flyers to the exterior of the office.

Photos from the @ChsDems office vandalism. Hear from the party chair and more on the investigation tonight at 6 pm on @Live5News

Source: CCDP pic.twitter.com/3W7sd6A7vA
— Lillian Donahue (@LillianDonahue) January 16, 2021

NEW VIDEO: The Charleston Police Department is asking for your help in identifying this person who’s accused of vandalizing the county’s Democratic Party headquarters.

The doors of the building were damaged and derogatory signs (including one cursing Joe Biden) were posted. pic.twitter.com/QVrvxXkMFy
— Rob Way (@RobWayTV) January 17, 2021

Authorities say the suspect wore a dark-colored baseball style hat with a graphic or letters on the front, a light-colored COVID-style mask, dark blue jacket, dark blue pants, and light-colored Adidas sneakers.

He was in possession of a tan/camouflage backpack.

Anyone with information on who the suspect is or his whereabouts is asked to contact the Charleston Police Department.

Charleston County Republican Party Chairman Maurice Washington says he will be at the Democratic Headquarters Monday to assist in two community projects and show unity among Charlestonians.