Youths Throw Stones, Eggs, and Traffic Cones in Wokingham Vandal Spree
Thames Valley Police are hunting a gang of yob youths behind a string of damaging attacks across Wokingham.
Stone Attacks on Cars
The trouble kicked off around 5.30pm on Wednesday (April 10) when a 48-year-old man driving down London Road had a stone smashed into his car by a gang of youths.
Just hours earlier, between 7.30am and 8.30am the same day, a 27-year-old found the rear window of his car smashed by a stone while parked at Cockpit Path Car Park, Sturges Road.
Youths Hurl Eggs and Traffic Cones
Later, at about 9pm in Denmark Street, a 19-year-old man and 20-year-old woman were pelted with eggs by a group of young troublemakers before they took off.
Minutes later, around 9.15pm, a 39-year-old woman driving on Norreys Avenue had eggs thrown at her car.
The spat of vandalism wrapped up with a bang at 10.30pm on Outfield Crescent when youths were spotted chucking traffic cones into the road, causing chaos and danger for drivers.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
“We’re keeping an open mind but these incidents could be linked,” said PCSO James Leggett from Loddon Valley police station.
“If anyone saw what happened, please get in touch. Also, check any dash-cam footage — it could hold the key.”
“Contact Thames Valley Police on 101 quoting ‘43190108978’ or report online. Or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
Anyone with info is urged to speak up and help bring these vandals to justice.
