Vandals Cause Thousands In Damage On Miami Beach

MIAMI BEACH, FL — Vandals caused thousands of dollars of damage in Miami Beach early Monday when 23 vehicle owners awoke to find their tires slashed.

The damaged vehicles were all parked along 79 Street and Collins Avenue, according to Ernesto Rodriguez of the Miami Beach Police Department.

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"Miami Beach police are investigating an overnight rash of vehicles vandalized in the North Beach area," Rodriguez told Patch Monday.

Frustrated residents could be seen changing their tires on Monday. "Both of my vehicles' tires have been slashed," a mother confided to Local 10 News. "There's no reason you're causing problems for the rest of us. I have to go to work. I've got to provide for my kids."

Another man told the news crew he just bought his tires a week ago.

To report a tip, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305.471.TIPS.

Photo by Paul Scicchitano