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Rash of vandalism occurs throughout city

May 17, 2008

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Lawrence police are searching for suspects responsible for more than 60 incidents of vandalism overnight. Enlarge video

Lawrence police are searching for suspects responsible for more than 60 incidents of vandalism that occurred Thursday night.

According to a police report, numerous vehicles’ windows were shot out with BB guns and tires were slashed. The incidents occurred over a large area of the city, predominantly south of 11th Street, according to a report.

Mary Singleton, a resident who lives in the 900 block of Pennsylvania Street, said her car hasn’t been hit yet, but she was worried not only about her property but also about her children.

“It frightens me thinking that I used to let my kids run outside and play,” she said. “Now that since cars have been getting vandalized, I’m just scared now, I can’t do it unless I’m outside with them.”

She said she’s hopeful her cars remain untouched, “because you know, we work hard for the things that we do have.”

The police department asks anyone with information to call 832-7509 or 843-TIPS.

6News reporter Mark Boyle contributed to this report.