July 23rd 2024.
Recent reports have revealed that a vandal has been caught in the act of keying a series of expensive cars in the Bournemouth area. This includes a shocking attack on an £85,000 Mercedes that was parked near the seafront. Needless to say, the neighbors are outraged and rightfully so. Not only have they been left with damaged vehicles, but also with a significant financial burden. The attacks, which occurred on Wednesday, July 17th, have been described as "completely senseless" by those affected.
Thanks to the advanced security features of a Tesla, footage was captured of the perpetrator in action. The car's onboard cameras, which were on sentry mode while parked, recorded the man scraping the side of a Renault car with a key. He then proceeded to walk onto a private driveway, where he targeted a black Mercedes 4x4. As he casually strolled past a grey Tesla, he used his key to leave a 2ft scratch on the driver's side door. The footage was later shared on social media by the Tesla owner, prompting other car owners to come forward with similar reports.
According to the latest updates, up to 10 cars have been vandalized in the Westbourne area, specifically on Sandbourne Road, Branksome Dene Road, and Westbourne Park Road. It is believed that the perpetrator may have carried out these attacks on his way back from the beach, based on the locations of the incidents. The callousness and brazenness of the vandal are evident in the footage as he walks towards the Tesla, keys in hand, completely unaware that he is being recorded.
The victims are understandably perplexed and frustrated by this senseless act. The Tesla owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, shared his disbelief at the situation. He mentioned that he rarely uses the sentry mode due to concerns about battery life, but decided to activate it on this particular day. Upon returning to his car at 7.15pm, he noticed the extensive damage and checked the footage from 2.21pm. To his surprise, he saw the same man keying two other cars before targeting his own. Other residents also shared their experiences, with one stating that their Ford Focus was also targeted by the vandal.
Ursula Piovanelli, a local resident, shared her shock at the number of cars that were targeted in her neighborhood. She recalled seeing at least four cars with scratches while walking her dog, and expressed her hope that the culprit will be caught soon. The police have been approached for comment on the matter, and we await further updates on the situation. In the meantime, the community is left to wonder what could have possibly driven this young man to carry out such destructive behavior. As one victim put it, there seems to be no rhyme or reason behind these actions. It is simply a mindless and costly act of vandalism.
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