POLICE are investigating after the windows of nine cars were smashed.
Officers were called to Killingworth and Forest Hall on North Tyneside following the damage, which occurred overnight between midnight and 8am on Tuesday.
Damge was caused to vehicles parked in Great Lime Road, Coniston Close, Clousden Drive, Farne Road, Forest Hall shops, Meadowfield Terrace and Briars Edge.
Sergeant James Brady said: "These incidents are mindless acts of criminality and are simply unacceptable. They are causing an unnecessary nuisance and expense to the victims.
"We are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour around these areas or knows anything about these incidents.
"We have increased patrols in the area and we will take action against those responsible these crimes.”
Anyone with any information about the damages is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 58 28/11/16 or ring the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111.
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