Police Say Midland Park Man Vandalized Grocery Store with “Vulgar” Message Expressing Anger Over Holiday Closure
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
WYCKOFF, NJ – A routine Thanksgiving holiday in Wyckoff was briefly marred by an unusual act of vandalism driven by sheer holiday shopping frustration. Police have charged a New Jersey man after he allegedly defaced the local ShopRite with a “vulgar” message expressing his anger that the supermarket was closed for the holiday.
The incident highlights the sometimes-tense relationship between retailers prioritizing employee time off and customers expecting round-the-clock convenience.
The Incident: A Permanent Marker and a Closed Door
According to the Wyckoff Police Department, the criminal mischief occurred on Thursday, November 27, which was Thanksgiving Day.
The disgruntled individual used a permanent marker to scrawl a message directly onto the glass entry door of the ShopRite. Police confirmed the graffiti was “vulgar” and specifically targeted the store’s decision to remain closed for the national holiday.
Supermarkets and many retail businesses have increasingly opted to close on Thanksgiving, allowing employees to spend the day with their families—a decision that is widely supported by workers but occasionally met with resistance from customers accustomed to 24/7 shopping options.
Police Identify and Charge Perpetrator
Sgt. Michael DeMaio of the Wyckoff Police Department successfully investigated the incident and identified the alleged perpetrator.
The man charged is a 44-year-old resident of Midland Park, NJ. He was issued a complaint summons charging him with one count of criminal mischief for the vandalism.
This incident serves as a clear reminder that while holiday closures may cause minor inconvenience, criminal acts like property defacement are taken seriously by law enforcement and result in formal charges.
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well Happy Thanksgiving to you too
what is the name of the criminal
The “permanent marker” was removed with Windex.
Sometimes we need to just clean up and move on.
What a loser, he shouldn’t went shopping at Acme .
Yeah, he’s from Midlandpark. I need to go to Acme. Or was that closed you should’ve stayed home and play with hiswindmill.