Name that tag, is a campaign that is being launched by officers from Halesowen Police Station in order to tackle the growing trend of graffiti. If you know anyone who is responsible for any graffiti in this area please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

The campaign, launched in partnership with Crimestoppers, will see officers visiting schools and colleges to talk to students, urging them to pass on any information about the ‘taggers’.

Police neighbourhood teams are currently in the process of logging all of the tags – taking photographs which will be kept on record and used when offenders are identified.

PC Matt Barnsley from the Halesowen town and Hawne neighbourhood team, who is leading on the ‘Name That Tag’ campaign, said:

“The problem of graffiti is often raised at community meetings as a concern for residents so our team is working hard to catch the offenders.

“Graffiti in the area has increased in recent months and not only is it unsightly, it is illegal and increases people’s fear of crime. It gives the impression of high crime in an area, which is not always the case.

“Removing the ‘tags’ also takes time and money which would be better spent elsewhere.”

PC Barnsley urged residents of all ages to report information anonymously to Crimstoppers, adding that they could also be eligible for a cash reward.

You can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or fill out an anonymous form on the Crimestoppers website; www.crimestoppers-uk.org . Alternatively please contact your neighbourhood team on 0845 113 5000, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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