Whitewater police are reporting that on May 16, at approximately 2 a.m., two individuals in their early 20’s vandalized the Birge Fountain, located at 402 W. Main St. in Whitewater.
Video surveillance revealed that a female wearing a light blue or green colored top and dark shorts with her hair pulled back can be seen climbing onto the fountain and appeared to be trying to steal a spear from the fountain. A male with short hair, dark t-shirt, and grey shorts then climbs onto the fountain and eventually is able to pull one of the spears out and can be seen running away.
The two videos clips obtained can be viewed at https://vimeo.com/95526131 and https://vimeo.com/9552199.
Anyone with information on the two individuals is asked to contact the Whitewater Police Department at (262) 473-0555.
Those wishing to report a tip anonymously can do so by using the TipSoft anonymous tip system, accessible in the “Crime Alerts” section under the Whitewater Police Department’s web page at www.whitewaterwi.gov/departments/police by clicking on the TipSoft link. Tips can also be texted to 274637(CRIMES), being offered in conjunction with the Walworth County Crime Stoppers and the Whitewater Police Department.
