MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO (FOX2news.com)—
Someone, or some people, are doing something very disgusting. They are smearing feces on the walls in restrooms in restaurants, public buildings, and stores all over the St. Louis area. Police say this is more than just a prank. It's potentially very dangerous and if a person is caught doing this, they potentially face a number of charges.In some cases, walls, mirrors and even the ceilings have been covered in feces. They have even smeared it in a light switches so when customers reach to flip on the light, they put their hands right into the fecal matter.
In another case at a local college the feces was placed in vending machines, so people touched it when they reached for their change or reached in to grab their food.
Psychologists say there are often psychological problems associated with this type of behavior because it usually has a deeper meaning. They say there may be resentment issues over problems like incontinence or anger over bowel problems. Because of the number of businesses that have been hit, some people believe there has to be some sort of on-line chat community about this where perpetrators compare notes about where they have smeared.
