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Torrance Chick-fil-A graffiti: man arrested

Friday, August 10, 2012
The Chick-fil-A restaurant in Torrance was vandalized with graffiti that said Taste Like Hate on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. It was written in the same font as the chains slogan and had a drawing of a cow holding a paint brush and bucket.

The Chick-fil-A restaurant in Torrance was vandalized with graffiti that said 'Taste Like Hate' on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. It was written in the same font as the chain's slogan and had a drawing of a cow holding a paint brush and bucket. (KABC Photo)

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TORRANCE, Calif. (KABC) -- An arrest has been made in connection with the vandalism of a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Torrance.

Manuel Castro, 30, was arrested on suspicion of painting a cow and the words "Tastes Like Hate" on the wall of the restaurant last week.

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The vandalism came amid ramped up protests at the fast-food chain following the Chick-fil-A president's public statements against same-sex marriage.

Police said Castro was tracked down after allegedly claiming responsibility for the graffiti online.

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