NUMEROUS INCIDENTS OF VANDALISM

DATE/TIME: Since 7/3/2007

LOCATION: Oakhurst and West Deal Sections

NARRATIVE:

     Since 7/3/2007, police have received numerous reports of vandalism that have occurred during the overnight hours to include, graffiti, damaged landscape ornaments, lighting and sprinklers at residences located on Grant Ave, Crosby Ave, Roosevelt Ave and Redmond Ave. More recently on 7/20/07 during the overnight hours, several cars parked along Runyan Ave, Holly Terrace, and Parker Ave had windshields smashed and side view mirrors broken and removed. Residents are being asked to report any suspicious activity during these hours to the Ocean Township Police Department. Anyone who may have any information as to these vandalism incidents is asked to contact Detective Timothy Torchia at 732-531-1800.