LaPorte Police Department Investigating Vehicle Vandalism

LaPorte Police DepartmentThe LaPorte Police Department is investigating a weekend vandalism incident at a local car lot.

A red 2012 Ford F-150 truck parked on the lot at Pine Ford sustained an estimated $5,000 damage to the interior and exterior sometime overnight Saturday.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the LaPorte Police Department at 219-362-9446, or at www.lpcitypd.com to submit a crime tip. You can remain anonymous while providing important information to help make the community safer.

Vandalism Incidents Reported At Local Businesses

This is just a small portion of vandalism done to the buildings in the Industrial Park

Several cases of vandalism were reported in Starke County over the weekend. The vandals spray-painted buildings at J.W. Hicks and Toll Brothers, and a truck parked at M.P.I. was tagged as well.

Starke County Development Foundation Director Charles Weaver issued a statement yesterday condemning the acts, describing them as “despicable.” The foundation is offering a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators.

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