Groupe Montoni reports vandalism at Montreal's old Molson Brewery site
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Graffiti tags were discovered on the exterior wall of the old Molson Brewery on Saturday, just under the building's iconic clock face.
The letters K, N, G and L, U, K were added to the historic building on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Montreal. The first "O" already present in "Molson" was modified to appear as though it is dripping with white paint.
The individuals responsible and the meaning behind the graffiti have not yet been identified.
Groupe Montoni, which co-owns the building, told CBC it believed it had been the victim of vandalism and filed a report with the Montreal police.
"The incident appears to have occurred during the night from Friday to Saturday. At this stage, there is no indication of theft — only this isolated act," wrote Jean‑Baptiste Portrait, a spokesperson for Groupe Montoni, in a statement to CBC.
"The site remains secured according to the highest standards, and we continue to uphold these measures at all times. This type of incident, whether artistic or not, is regrettable, especially when it affects a heritage landmark."
As of Sunday afternoon, police had not confirmed whether they received the complaint.
Portrait added that a specialized "anti-graffiti firm" will be on site Sunday to assess how to remove the graffiti while "preserving the heritage character of the site."
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