Rhyl residents’ dismay as graffiti left on cars and fences

The vandalism has taken place on Terence Avenue, Wellington Road and Warren Road, residents said.

Red paint has been sprayed on a car, walls, and the fence surrounding the Farmfoods store at Marina Quay Retail Park, they added.

North Wales Police said it is aware of the issue and is investigating.

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Lesley Sexton, who lives on Terence Avenue, said her car was vandalised on Thursday morning (April 20).

She added: “This car is a mobility car for my daughter-in-law, a disabled lady; and a disabled boy, my grandson.

“We haven't been able to use the car in days.”

Graffiti sprayed on Ms Sexton's car (Image: Lesley Sexton)

Rosa Tomassi-Bella spotted graffiti on Wellington Road, including on the fence by Farmfoods.

She said: “There’s graffiti on the little fence that surrounds the green by Farmfoods, and more graffiti sprayed here and there on the way.

“Hopefully, the more people that speak out, someone will have evidence.”

Graffiti on Wellington Road (Image: Rosa Tomassi-Bella)

A third resident added: “My brother and stepdad woke up on Friday (April 21), and both of their cars had been sprayed in red paint.

“They live on Warren Road; around the corner from Farmfoods. A for sale sign has also been sprayed.”

Spray paint on another car (Image: Submitted)

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A North Wales Police spokesperson said: “We received a call at 11.25pm on April 20 to report an incident of criminal damage on Terence Avenue, Rhyl.

“It is reported that a car was sprayed with red paint between 10pm-11.20pm that evening.

Graffiti on the fence by Farmfoods (Image: Lesley Sexton)

“On April 23, we received a further call shortly after 5pm to report two cars being sprayed with red paint on Warren Road, Rhyl. It is believed that this happened on Thursday evening.

“Our enquiries into these reports are ongoing, and we would ask anyone with information to contact us via our website or by calling 101 quoting reference A057772.”