North Vancouver RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect they say did nearly $100,000 in damage using only a key.
Police say the suspect keyed 47 new and used vehicles parked on two Marine Drive car dealership lots sometime over the B.C. Day long weekend. The average cost of repairs for the damage is $2,000 per vehicle.
Investigators have released an image of the suspect captured as he crossed the street between the two dealerships. He is described as a white male, heavyset, between 50 and 60 and balding. He was wearing a yellow shirt, green shorts, a black watch and black boots at the time of vandalism.
"It's a good picture," said Cpl. Richard De Jong, North Vancouver RCMP spokesman. "Someone out there will know who he is."
The RCMP sent its forensic investigation team to the lots to gather evidence and investigators are working with other detachments to see if they've ever had a suspect using the same MO.
De Jong said police can only guess at what motivated the man to key the cars. "It's a bit of a mystery as to why someone of that age would have an agenda or be out to cause that much damage to a business," he said.
If caught, the suspect could face 47 counts of mischief, De Jong said. Anyone with information is asked to contact North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311.
