Man accused of vandalizing SculptureWalk arrested in Alaska

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Sioux Falls, S.D. (AP) — A man suspected of vandalizing an exhibit of outdoor art sculptures in Sioux Falls has been arrested in Alaska.

The 35-year-old man is being held on a felony charge of intentional damage to property between $100,000 and $500,000.

Minnehaha County State’s Attorney Crystal Johnson said the man was arrested Tuesday in Fairbanks, Alaska after a warrant was issued.

He is currently awaiting extradition back to South Dakota.  

Officers responded to a report of vandalism downtown May 5 after two sculptures and several windows at U.S. Bank and the Carroll Institute were damaged, The Argus Leader reported.

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