The Trump Store in Bandera is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for vandalizing one of its roadside billboards.
Store owner Wyatt Forester announced the reward Wednesday in a social media post after red and black paint was found splattered across the sign along the 4300 block of Texas Highway 16 North next to Brutal Off Road on Tuesday, June 23.
The vandalism comes just two months after Forester expanded his business, opening a third Trump Store location in Kerrville in April. In addition to the Bandera store, Forester also owns a Trump Store in Tombstone, Arizona.
The Bandera County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident as criminal mischief.
"We did receive a call from the Trump Store owner in reference to the vandalism, legally referred to as criminal mischief," Sheriff Josh Teitge told the Bulletin. "We did take an offense report and, as of now, we have no suspect information. We are hoping that a citizen will come forward with evidence or information to lead the investigation toward a suspect."
The Bandera store, located along Highway 16 South just inside the city limits, opened in late 2023 and has become a popular destination for supporters of President Donald Trump. The store carries hundreds of political-themed items, including hats, flags, apparel, collectibles and novelty merchandise. Forester has previously told the Bulletin that customers regularly visit from across the country, with sales often surging during major national political events.
Anyone with information about the vandalism is encouraged to contact the Bandera County Sheriff's Office. Forester said the reward will be paid for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible.
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