Six-Figure Reward Offered for Buffalo Bills' Stadium Vandalism Information

Construction company managing Highmark Stadium project announces $100,000 reward after recent graffiti incidents.

Mar. 1, 2026 at 7:15pm

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The Buffalo Bills' new Highmark Stadium has been the target of recent vandalism incidents, prompting the construction company overseeing the project to offer a $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Erie County officials believe the graffiti was an 'inside job' by someone with access to the construction site. Despite the forced work stoppage, the stadium is still expected to open on time in July and be ready for the Bills' season opener.

Why it matters

The vandalism incidents have delayed construction efforts and raised concerns about security at the high-profile new stadium project. The large reward offer reflects the seriousness with which officials are taking these incidents, which could impact the stadium's opening timeline and the team's upcoming season.

The details

Over the weekend, the new Highmark Stadium was vandalized with graffiti in several interior areas, including locker rooms and suites. This has forced a work stoppage since Monday. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz believes the vandalism was an 'inside job' by someone with access to the construction site, as the graffiti was located in secure areas requiring a pass to enter. The construction company, Gilbane-Turner, is now offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

  • The vandalism incidents occurred over the weekend.
  • Construction work has been stopped since Monday due to the graffiti.

The players

Gilbane-Turner

The construction company in charge of managing the construction of the new Highmark Stadium.

Paul Brown

President of the Buffalo Building and Construction Trades Council.

Mark Poloncarz

Erie County Executive, who believes the vandalism was an 'inside job'.

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What they’re saying

“Personally, I'm annoyed and disappointed.”

— Paul Brown, President, Buffalo Building and Construction Trades Council

“Let's face it, $100,000 is a lot of money.”

— Paul Brown, President, Buffalo Building and Construction Trades Council

“We believe it actually is someone who has been working on the site because to get into the locations where the graffiti was at, you have to have a pass and you have to be able to enter.”

— Mark Poloncarz, Erie County Executive

“Someone did something that maybe they thought was funny, but it wasn't. And they're gonna be held responsible for their actions.”

— Mark Poloncarz, Erie County Executive

What’s next

The Erie County Sheriff's Office has started an investigation into the vandalism incidents, and officials have vowed to hold the culprit or culprits responsible.

The takeaway

The large reward offer and determination to find the perpetrators underscores the seriousness with which officials are treating these vandalism incidents, which could impact the timeline and opening of the highly anticipated new Buffalo Bills stadium.