Suspect captured on video shattering windows of 16 parked cars in Philadelphia
Block-long vandalism leaves residents frustrated
Police are searching for vandals who smashed the windows of 16 cars along the 4800 block of North 12th Street in the Logan section at 4:15 a.m. Tuesday, according to investigators. Authorities say nothing was stolen from the vehicles and the motive remains unclear.
PHILADELPHIA - Police in Philadelphia are searching for a man captured on surveillance video breaking the windows of over a dozen parked cars.
What we know:
Car windows smashed by person hanging out of vehicle in Philadelphia
Police in Philadelphia are searching for a man captured on surveillance video breaking the windows of over a dozen parked cars.
Investigators say the vehicle vandalism happened early Tuesday morning on the 4800 block of North 12th Street.
Surveillance video shows a man leaning out the front passenger's side window of a black Honda, smashing the driver's side windows of 16 parked cars as the vehicle slowly moves down the street.
Police used city cameras to track the vehicle to the 5000 block of Camac Street.
What they're saying:
Chase Ly, who lives on the block, said, "They just stopped by each window and smashed that jawn. Past by and just smashed them. It was wack." Ly’s family had two cars damaged, with repairs costing more than $1,000.
Glass was seen scattered up and down the street, and many victims have already sent their cars to the shop for repairs. Ly added, "I was pretty upset, especially not just me the whole block, the whole block is upset."
Police say they do not know if the suspects were targeting someone or if it was a random act.
Inspector Ray Evers of the Philadelphia Police said, "I just hope the neighbors don’t catch that person before we do. Because that’s an inconvenience for those people also. That’s 16 people that have to get their window fixed who are delayed going to work."
Ly questioned the motive, saying, "Who just does that on a Tuesday at 4 in the morning. I mean no one just does that."
Police are asking anyone with information or additional video to contact them.
What you can do:
Police have asked anyone who recognizes the suspect's vehicle to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
What we don't know:
Police have not identified any suspects or a motive for the vandalism. It is also unclear if the suspects were targeting a specific person or acting at random.