Vehicles vandalized
by Monica Keen, Staff Writer
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"BK 107" are the letters and numbers that a suspected gang of teenagers spray-painted on parked vehicles in Muldrow recently, prompting police to investigate.

Muldrow Police Chief Tony Lewis reported Friday that the phrase was spray-painted in white paint on seven or eight cars parked on the west end of town sometime between 8:30 p.m. Thursday and 2 a.m. Friday. Lewis said that the best they have been able to decipher, the letters stand for "Blood, Killers 107."

He said that if it's a real gang, it may be part of the Crips gang.

"I have a tendency to think it's a wannabe (gang)," Lewis said, noting that he is not familiar with gangs since he has not had experience with any in the area.

The vandals targeted vehicles only - not homes or businesses. Lewis said the vandalism occurred in a six- to eight-block radius.

In the past, police have seen symbols occasionally painted on walls. "But that has been few and far between," he said.

Lewis said a witness saw what appeared to be young boys, ranging in age from 13 to 16, congregating near one of the vehicles that was painted.

He speculated that the damage done to the vehicles may be in the thousands of dollars. He said some of the cars might be repaired with paint thinner and a buff job, but some may require body and paint work.

The police department is offering a $500 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the vandalism. Anyone with any information is urged to call the department's CrimeStoppers hotline at (918) 427-0000.

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