North Vancouver RCMP are looking for a suspect who allegedly shot out $30,000 worth of car windows in a single night.
Police say a vandal armed with a pellet gun is responsible for the windows on 41 vehicles being smashed overnight on Saturday May 14.
Investigators found .177 calibre pellets at the scene of several vehicles.
“Some had multiple windows – front and sides. It’s kind of random as to who got shot how many times,” said Cpl. Richard De Jong, North Vancouver RCMP spokesman.
Police suspect the culprit or culprits were likely using a vehicle, given the range covered between 11 p.m. on Saturday and 3 a.m. Sunday. The drive-bys started as far north as Dempsey Road, stretched along East 29th Street and down Grand Boulevard to East Keith Road.
"Police are very concerned over the actions of those responsible for the wilful damage caused to people’s personal property, De Jong stated in a press release. “Fortunately no one was injured in these criminal acts."
If arrested, the suspect could face a charge of criminal mischief, De Jong said, and possibly firearms offences depending on the type of air-gun used.
The suspects also put themselves in great danger by brandishing a pellet gun in public, De Jong added.
“We don’t know if it’s a pistol or a rifle but you’re pointing it at a vehicle and if the police were to respond to that, we would respond accordingly with our defence. It’s very dangerous,” he said.
Investigators are following up on tips from the public and security camera footage, according to the release. In the meantime, anyone with information about the case is asked to contact North Vancouver RCMP or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
