MINNEAPOLIS — More than 500 vehicles have been damaged in Minneapolis over the past month and a half, including at least 100 reported Tuesday as sprees of vandalism continue to occur throughout the city and in surrounding communities.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara spoke about the most recent rash of vandalism Tuesday evening, saying three juveniles were taken into custody after being spotted early Tuesday morning in one of the two stolen vehicles that were believed to be connected to the crimes. O'Hara added that all three of the juveniles had been arrested before, adding that two of them were "very well-known" to police.
O'Hara said that one of the biggest obstacles they've faced is being alerted to the crime while it's occurring.
"Most of the time, the greatest problem that