Vandals damaged the Parnas fountain in Zelný trh in Brno

Brno - Vandals damaged one of the dominant landmarks of Brno, the baroque fountain Parnas in Zelný trh. A thief took away a decorative chain and damaged four fingers of the left hand on one of the statues, said Brno police spokesperson Andrea Procházková today.
    The police do not yet know the exact date when the vandal attacked the fountain. "It happened sometime between April 2 and 6," Procházková stated. The damage to the city of Brno amounts to 40,000 crowns, so the vandal faces up to a year in prison.
    "The police have documented the case and are currently gathering more information that could help in catching the perpetrator," she added.
    This will likely not be easy, as the police currently do not have video footage available. Although there are police cameras in the square, given the five-day timeframe in which the attack occurred, it is not certain whether the relevant part of the footage will be found, according to Procházková. The question also remains about the quality of any potential footage, as it is lower at night under worse lighting conditions than during the day.
    This is already the second time in the last six weeks that one of Brno's landmarks has become a target. At the end of February, vandals damaged the symbol of the South Moravian metropolis - the Brno Dragon. It takes the form of a stuffed crocodile hanging in the passage of the Old Town Hall.
    The vandal severed the claws on the front limbs, causing damage of 30,000 crowns. For this, he also now faces up to a year in prison. The Brno Dragon and the Brno Wheel have been key symbols of the city for centuries. The crocodile hangs in a passage that is accessible during the day. However, there are no security cameras inside, making it difficult to catch the vandal.