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West entrance of the State Capitol vandalized

The west entrance to the State Capitol in Bismarck was vandalized Monday night.

"There was, it appears to be, used motor oil thrown at the west entrance," said state Office of Management and Budget director Pam Sharp. "It got on the limestone and the doors, and the sidewalk."

Sharp said it happened around 9:30 Monday night. Security camera footage shows two people dressed in black brought the oil. A sign was placed nearby, saying “You Can’t Drink Oil.”

Sharp said at this point, it's hard to determine the extent of damage, and how much clean up will cost.

"I think we won't know until it dries out, whether the limestone will be the same or not," Sharp said.

The incident remains under investigation.

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