Suspects in Sanger slingshot vandalism spree arrested

SANGER, Calif. ( KSEE/KGPE ) – A 46-year-old man and a 17-year-old were arrested on multiple felony charges after they allegedly broke windows at several locations in Sanger using a slingshot, according to the Sanger Police Department.

Police say on Friday, officers responded to multiple reports of vandalism involving broken windows at several locations; including a residential unit at Country Creek Apartments, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Jack in the Box, Anytime Fitness, Burger King, and McDonald’s.

During the investigation, officers say they recovered 3/8” steel slingshot ammunition at two of the affected sites, indicating the possible use of a slingshot in the incidents.

Investigators say they used surveillance footage from the city’s camera system and were able to identify a maroon 2020 Ram pickup truck as the suspect vehicle.

Officers said they contacted the vehicle’s registered owner Thomas Ramirez, at his home where they located a box of steel ammunition matching that found at the crime scenes, as well as a slingshot in the vehicle.

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