Woman Arrested On Suspicion Of Vandalizing Santee Post Office

SANTEE, CA — A woman was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of vandalizing a U.S. Postal Service building in Santee, authorities said.

Brandy Thomas, 52, of Santee was arrested after she was suspected of defacing the post office at 9518 Mission Gorge Road with black spray paint, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff deputies responded to a reported vandalism shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday at the post office building, Lt. Thomas Fletcher said.

"The damage was significant in size, about 5 feet by 10 feet near the front doors of the building," Fletcher said. "Deputies searched the area but were not able to locate the suspect."

Deputies later identified Thomas as a possible suspect. She was found and arrested early Sunday morning in the Mission Gorge area.

"Thomas was in possession of black spray paint cans, and she had paint on her hands, legs and clothing," Fletcher said. "Thomas had additional items linking her to the crime."

Thomas was booked into Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility on suspicion of felony vandalism.

Anyone with additional information about the case was asked to contact the Santee Sheriff's Station at 619-956-4000.