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Police seek info on vandalism incidents

Van Wert police are seeking information on a large number of criminal damaging incidents that occurred just after Christmas.

According to a police report, officers began receiving reports of damaged property beginning on day shift Tuesday, December 27. More than 20 reports were filed related to damaged property, including broken car windows, scratched paint on vehicles and damaged tires.

Police believe damage occurred overnight on December 26 and 27. A BB gun is also believed to be involved in at least some of the criminal damage incidents.

Anyone with information related to the incidents can call the Van Wert Police Department at 419.238.2462.

POSTED: 12/29/11 at 12:47 am. FILED UNDER: News