'Beyond Frustrating': 40 Vehicle Windows Shot Out With BB Gun In Arvada
ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4) - Police in Arvada are investigating more than three dozen cases involving a BB gun used to shoot out vehicle windows. At least 30 vehicle windows were shattered overnight Aug. 25 and two days later another 10 were hit. The second set happened between 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 27, police said.
"I came out in the morning and I discovered that all my windows were shot out," Joe Moore showed CBS4's Kelly Werthmann. "I think they took aim at this one a little bit closer because they managed to get through to the back window as well."
Three of Moore's family vehicles were shot sometime Tuesday night.
"It's beyond frustrating!" he said.
Moore's next door neighbor's truck window was also shattered by a BB gunshot. He said several neighbors stopped by to say they, too, had broken windows.
"We've all been talking and keeping an eye out," Moore explained. "We're bringing together any video surveillance we have and keeping in touch with Arvada police."
Moore said he took the day off from work so he could spend hours cleaning shattered glass inside his cars and off the streets. It's a mess he'd much rather have those responsible clean up.
"I could stand over them and make sure they do it right," he said.
Police believe it's likely more cars were hit, but were not reported. They are piecing together what evidence they have to track down the shooter or shooters. Moore is hopeful the late night crime sprees will soon come to an end.
"Just stop," he said. "Go away, find a job, get a life."
Anyone with information about the crimes is asked to call Arvada Police Det. Hille at 720.898.6619.
