Jaywick: £12k Of Damage To Cars

A man has smashed the windscreens of six cars in Jaywick, causing nearly £12,000 worth of damage.

It happened at around 1.30am on Saturday, April 13 while the vehicles were parked along Meadow Way. 

Essex Police say the man used, what they believe to be, a hammer. 

Investigating Officer, Pc Luke Baldwin, said: "At this stage, we don't know whether this was alcohol-fuelled vandalism or down to some other motive. 

"Either way, this man has caused almost £12,000 worth of damage to these vehicles and caused a lot of grief and upheaval for their owners. 

"We want him identified quickly so that we can arrest him and find out his motive behind such criminality." 

Anyone with information in connection with these acts of criminal damage is urged to contact investigating officers at Clacton police station on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.