Residents of Orlando’s Wadeview Park neighborhood woke up Monday to find dozens of cars with smashed windows, their streets and driveways glittering with broken glass. Neighbors spent the morning walking the block, checking their vehicles, snapping photos, and calling police, now staring down repair bills and a fresh wave of anxiety about car vandalism in the area.
Police are searching for a suspect in the overnight spree and are pulling surveillance video from around the neighborhood. As reported by WFTV, officers said the damage hit dozens of vehicles and urged anyone with dash-cam or doorbell recordings to share that footage with detectives. The station noted that officers have been canvassing the area and combing through video in hopes of spotting whoever is responsible.
Where It Happened And How To Report
Wadeview Park sits on Orlando’s east side, a residential neighborhood built around a namesake park and community center where many residents rely on street parking. The park is listed among the city’s neighborhood parks, with maps and details available from the City of Orlando. For those trying to get information to officers without tying up 911, the Orlando Police Department offers online tools and guidance for submitting non-emergency tips and videos through the City of Orlando.
Police Response
Officers told WFTV they do not want residents confronting anyone they suspect might be involved, and asked that any security footage be preserved so it can be used as evidence. Drivers who discover damage are being urged to file a police report and to review their insurance policies to see whether comprehensive coverage includes vandalism. Police said they plan to increase patrols in the area while they piece together a timeline of the overnight incidents from surveillance clips…