Vandal smashes nearly 30 cars with crowbar in Koreatown; Search for suspect underway

Vandal smashes cars in Koreatown

Approximately 30 cars were smashed by a vandal in Koreatown in broad daylight.

LOS ANGELES - Authorities said a man used a yellow crowbar to smash the bodies and windows of approximately 30 vehicles parked in Koreatown in broad daylight Monday.

The vandalism occurred between Fourth and Seventh streets and Westmoreland Avenue to Virgil Avenue from noon to 3 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Detectives described the suspect as wearing a Dallas sweatshirt, black pants, black slippers and a neon green bag. Police said the suspect is known to be hostile toward bystanders and investigators believed there are possibly additional victims of vandalism.

According to the LAPD, the man in this photo is being sought for vandalizing about 30 vehicles in Koreatown on Monday. (LAPD) (FOX 11)

Anyone with information regarding the vandalism was urged to call the LAPD Olympic Area Auto Detectives at 213-382-9370. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477. During non-business hours or weekends, calls should be made to 877-527-3247.

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