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Dozens Of Cars Damaged By Crowbar-Swinging Vandal
The suspect, who police warn is hostile to bystanders, smashed more than 30 cars in broad daylight in the Koreatown area.
LOS ANGELES, CA — Authorities are asking for help catching a man who vandalized about 30 parked vehicles in broad daylight in Koreatown Monday.
The man walked between Fourth and Seventh streets and Westmoreland Avenue to Virgil Avenue over a three-hour span starting at noon Monday smashing vehicles with a yellow crowbar, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The search continued Tuesday, police said.
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The suspect is described as a male wearing a “Dallas” sweatshirt, black pants, black
slippers and carrying a neon green bag. He was caught on camera during the rampage.
"The suspect is known to be hostile toward bystanders," the LAPD said in a written statement. "Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are encouranging anyone with
information to come forward."
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Anyone with information about the vandalism or the suspect is urged to call the LAPD Olympic Area Auto Detectives at 213-382-9370. Anonymous tipsters can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
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