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Over 40 cars vandalized in Grand Rapids

Posted at 10:24 AM, Sep 18, 2017
and last updated 2017-09-18 17:13:40-04

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - More than 40 people on the city's Northwest side woke up Monday to find their vehicles with broken windows.

So far, GRPD says they have 44 reports of malicious destruction of property in this 'rash of vandalism.' Lt. Terry Dixon says the suspects used a BB gun  to shoot out car windowns sometime between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m., saying the suspects could face felony charges depending on the dollar amount.

Several posts were made to the We Are Westsiders Facebook page Monday morning.  Damage is reported on McReynolds, between 6th and 7th Street, 4th Street between Lane and Fremont, along 11th, 1st, & 4th street and Pine. Covell & Lake michigan and Dick & McDonald also reported damage. Neighbors in those areas say they don't feel safe anymore.

Also, at least one FOX 17 staff member's vehicle is damaged as well. Police do not have any workable leads, if you have any details please call GRPD or Silent Observer at (616) 774-2345.