Abraham Lincoln statue vandalized in Lincoln Park

CHICAGO (CBS)-- An Abraham Lincoln statue was vandalized in Lincoln Park. 

The statue was spray painted with graffiti on the base with red paint splashed on the head and back. The incident took place Monday afternoon, in the 1600 block of N. LaSalle Street and the paint was still visible overnight. 

Police have not released details on the vandals or when the statue will be cleaned up.