Graffiti was found on walls and vehicles parked at Praisehaven – The Salvation Army on Christmas (Dec 25) morning.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Photographs posted on Sgfollowsall’s Instagram account show at least three parked vans and two walls covered with pieces of cloth at the Upper Bukit Timah premises.\u00a0<\/p>\n
According to the post, staff from the outlet found “several parts of the walls and vehicles” spray painted red, adding that the words were “ill-intended”.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Rags have been placed over the sprayed area and (the) Christmas celebration event is currently ongoing,” according to the post.<\/p>\n
“The police is on scene and currently investigating the matter”.<\/p>\n
It is unknown what the spray painted words were, although AsiaOne understands that workers have started to paint over them.<\/p>\n
Three pictures posted by Sgfollowsall showing graffiti sprayed on vehicles and walls at The Salvation Army’s premises along Upper Bukit Timah Road.<\/p>\n
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In response to AsiaOne’s queries, the police said that they received a call for assistance regarding a case of graffiti at about 9.15am.<\/p>\n
“Upon the police’s arrival, offensive words written with red spray paint were found scribbled on the premises and on properties belonging to Praisehaven – The Salvation Army, including the building’s walls and three vans,” the police said.<\/p>\n
A 43-year-old woman has since been arrested in connection with the case, within five hours of the report. Police investigations are ongoing.<\/p>\n
The police added that they take a very serious view of acts that threaten Singapore’s racial and religious harmony.<\/p>\n
“Such behaviour will not be condoned. Offenders will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law.”<\/p>\n
AsiaOne has reached out to The Salvation Army for comment.<\/p>\n
The incident comes barely a week after a man was charged for making a false threat of a terrorist act at St Joseph’s Church, also along Upper Bukit Timah Road.<\/p>\n