Monday, July 16, 2018

Four youths arrested in connection with west-end vandalism spree

The Edmonton Police Service has arrested four youths in connection to a recent vandalism spree that impacted more than 80 residents living in various west Edmonton neighbourhoods.

West Division patrol officers responded to a 911 disturbance call early Sunday morning, July 15, 2018. A resident living near the area of 108 Avenue and 120 Street reported hearing glass being smashed.

Patrol units were dispatched to the area and located a suspect vehicle driving with its lights off. Police conducted a vehicle stop and located four minors in the vehicle, along with more than 25 paving stones on the front seat of the vehicle, which matched the type of paving stones used in previous incidents.

All four male youths were subsequently arrested and are facing multiple mischief-related charges in connection to more than 80 incidents. The identities of the four youths are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Background:
West Division investigators believe the vandalism occurred overnight on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 and Wednesday, July 4, 2018, and was widespread throughout multiple neighbourhoods including Westmount, Grovener, Meadowlark Park, Jasper Park, Woodcroft, Inglewood, North Glenora, Sherbrooke and Parkview.

The vandal(s) are alleged to have used small grey patio rock slabs to break windows in vehicles and residences, leaving an immense trail of destruction throughout west Edmonton. 

Investigators believe the culprit(s) may have been driving a white SUV/crossover vehicle, which was seen in the area at the time of the incidents on June 27th and July 4th.



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