A Maryfield councillor has warned vandals local firms will not tolerate a persistent campaign of anti-social behaviour.
Councillor Lynne Short reached out to a host of stores in Dundee’s Stobswell area after vandals ran riot.
Newly-built homes were spray painted, bus shelters smashed and cash machines broken during a vandalism blitz by thugs at the start of December.
White and black spray paints were used to “tag” cars and homes in the Molison Street area.
In the aftermath, police confirmed more officers will be on the beat in the area.
Ms Short believes making firms aware of the problem, combined with increased police presence, should make any potential vandals think twice.
She said: “I contacted community organisations to tell them to keep an eye out after it happened. We don’t want it rearing its ugly head again in the community. It seemed to be a flash but the community are on the look out for it and so are the police.
“It’s just not acceptable and we don’t want a situation where investors don’t want to come into the area.We want people with disposable income to be able to come into the area for shopping and to feel safe and secure.”
Dundee police launched a new city centre community policing team last week.
Ms Short believes a heightened presence across Dundee can bring benefits.
She said: “Their presence will hopefully mean these things don’t happen. The Maryfield community guys are going to be working out of Coldside, so having more visibility on the ground should help.
“I am really surprised that this has happened and really disappointed. The developer is the same one that did Taybank Works on Arbroath Road and of course there was another set of plans approved recently for the Eliza St site also.
“I am sure we are all in agreement that we do not want to see developers being put off investing in the area due to this type of action.”
