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Before and after the Justin Bieber portion of the sand sculpture at the New York State Fair was vandalized sometime Thursday evening.

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GEDDES, N.Y. -- Authorities are looking for help identifying the person who damaged the part of the sand sculpture at the New York State Fair depicting singer Justin Bieber.

The sculpture, which is located in the Center of Progress building, was apparently vandalized Thursday evening.

Troopers are aware of the incident and investigating, said Trooper Jack Keller, a spokesman for the New York State Police, which patrols the fair. Troopers got a partial description of the culprit, but have not found the person, he said.

Keller asked anyone who saw the vandalism occur or has information to contact state police headquarters at the state fair at 315-487-7711, extension 1390.

This year's sculpture, which started off as 180 tons of sand, pays tribute to the scores of artists who performed at the fair's Mohegan Sun Grandstand, which was imploded in January. Bieber performed there in 2010 before a crowd of 17,000.

Bieber's likeness appeared near the base of the sculpture. He was below Charlie Daniels Band and Charley Pride, and to the left of Steve Martin.