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3pm
A man has been charged for allegedly vandalising the Dog on the Tuckerbox.
Police said a motorist travelling along the side of the Hume Highway, Gundagai, noticed a man vandalising the statue at about 4pm on Saturday,
About 11am today, a 28-year-old Wagga man handed himself in to police.
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The man was taken into custody at Wagga Wagga Police Station and charged with one count of destroying or damaging property.
He has been granted conditional bail and is due to face Wagga Wagga Local Court on 11 September 2019.
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Monday 7am
Police have released images of a man and woman they want to speak to about the vandalism of the the Dog on the Tuckerbox statue in Gundagai.
The man is described as being of medium build with black hair. He is depicted in the image wearing a black jumper, light tracksuit pants and black glasses.
The woman is described as being of thin build with dark hair. She is pictured wearing blue jeans, a black top and brown jacket.
Police have been told about 4pm Sunday, a motorist travelling along the side of the Hume Highway, Gundagai, noticed a man vandalising the statue.
The dog and tuckerbox were dislodged from the base of the statue, falling into the surrounding fountain.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage that may be able to assist investigators can contact Gundagai police on (02) 6944 0499 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Sunday 4.30pm
The Dog on the Tuckerbox monument north of Gundagai has been vandalised.
The sculptured canine and food container was knocked from its plinth, landing in the wishing well below.
One of the dog's ears was smashed off in the process, but was found at the scene.
Police are seeking a couple alleged to have toppled the statue on the weekend before driving away in a black Hyundai Santa Fe.
It is unclear in which the direction the man and woman headed.
It is hoped the statue will be repaired before a new tenant takes over the nearby souvenir shop on August 10.
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