Cal Poly building vandalized by pro-Palestinian activists; 2 suspects in custody
Cal Poly’s Administration Building was vandalized by pro-Palestinian activists Wednesday afternoon.
According to an email sent to the Cal Poly campus community from Cal Poly president Jeffrey Armstrong, a group of five individuals entered the university’s Financial Aid and Student Accounts office in the Administration Building and spray-painted graffiti on walls, windows, furniture, computers, carpets and floors on Wednesday afternoon.
“Thankfully, no one was physically harmed in the incident, but it was traumatizing for numerous Cal Poly employees and students who were in the office at the time,” Armstrong’s statement read.
Cal Poly police arrived, causing the five individuals to flee the scene, though two suspects have been identified and are in custody for questioning, Armstrong said.
In his statement, Armstrong said there is “simply zero tolerance” for the individuals’ behavior.
“Those participating in violence and criminal activity which endangers other s will be expelled (if they are students), arrested and held fully accountable,” Armstrong’s statement read. “Anyone who views this kind of shortsighted, disgusting and illegal activity as acceptable has no place at Cal Poly and will be rooted out.”
Armstrong asked anyone with information related to the incident, including the identities of those responsible, photos, videos or otherwise, to contact the Cal Poly police at 805-756-2281.
