Lunar New Year ox statue vandalized in San Francisco, missing a horn

Wednesday, February 17, 2021
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Someone vandalized a Lunar New Year statue of an ox in San Francisco's Union Square.

The colorful statue is now missing one of its horns.

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San Francisco police say they are investigating the vandalism, which happened Sunday night, close to midnight.
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Tuesday, we asked San Francisco Mayor London Breed about the numerous incidents recently that have targeted the Asian American community. She says it is a much bigger issue than just the attacks.

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The San Francisco Police department is asking for help in tracking down those responsible for vandalizing the ox statue.
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They ask that anyone with any information about this incident to contact the SFPD at 415.575.4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD. You may remain anonymous.

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