PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) Portland city officials are trying to find whoever is responsible for defacing city hall with spray paint.

City officials say the defacing happened overnight on Monday. The sidewalk in City Hall Plaza was defaced with the words “No one deserves to be out in the cold” and “NO CAP ON THE NEW SHELTER” written in black spray paint, along with three human silhouettes in a pink colored spray paint.

The city says it respects all opinions regarding policy matters, does not tolerate criminal acts, and defacing City property is “not the right way to share your message.”

Charges are likely if the city is able to find the person responsible. The city is working with Graffiti Busters to clear the graffiti from the plaza.

Anyone with information is being asked to call (207) 874-8575.