Police name suspect in El Patron vandalism

Kaitlin York

On Sunday, Martin Morales, owner of Mexican restaurant El Patron, reported vandalism across the painting of the restaurant’s logo located on the south side of the building.

“I got a phone call during my break telling me that there was vandalism outside the restaurant. I made the call to the police and now they are handling it,” Morales said. “We plan on repainting the mural on the building sometime soon.”

El Patron is located at 118 Welch Avenue, next to Sips.

Zacharia Emery is the known suspect in this case. He is not an ISU student, according to the police report. His motive for the vandalism is unknown.

No charges are being pressed. Morales and Emery are working together to come to an agreement regarding the action that will be taken.