Vandal gang caught on camera
VIDEO of a gang of teenagers vandalising cars at Manunda and Manoora has emerged, as more victims of the crime spree come forward.
The Cairns Post yesterday reported the plight of residents living in McCormack St, Manunda, who have been dealing with sustained vandalism on their cars since the start of the year.
Now details and CCTV footage have emerged of a similar attack at nearby Manoora where a group of teenagers approaches a car before one picks up a concrete block from a nearby garden and throws it through the passenger side window.
Pictures: Vandalism in McCormack St
The group of about 10 teenagers flees the scene after the vandalism, which takes place about 2.25am on Saturday.
About 90 seconds later a police car arrives and begins searching the Reservoir Rd business, using car mounted spotlights and officers on foot to look for the culprits.
The attack caused more than $5000 damage to a red 2006 VW Beetle, the signature car of the Carwash Cafe at Manoora.
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Business owner Matthew Ogilvie, who lives directly across the road from the carwash but did not hear the attack, said the damage went further than a smashed window.
"They put a big rock through the passenger side window and that damaged the console, broke the gear stick, damaged the dashboard, seats and the steering wheel," he said.
"The damage is quite extensive and we are left with the bill."
Mr Ogilvie said the most frustrating part of the attack was its senseless nature.
"The fact that it was thrown for no apparent reason, there was no motive, it was only done to big-note himself," he said.
"I can understand if there was money inside but to do it just to look good in front of your mates, it shouldn't happen."
He said he hoped the CCTV footage would lead to public help in solving the crimes.
"Hopefully someone will see the footage and recognise who these people are," he said.
Anyone with information on the attack should contact Cairns police on 4030 7000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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A gang of youths is caught on a CCTV camera at Reservoir Rd, Manoora, approaching a car before one picks up a concrete block and throws it through the window.
Vandal watch: Matthew Ogilvie, owner of the Car Wash Cafe, has had his company car damaged by vandals while it was parked on the street in Reservoir Rd, Manoora.
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