POLICE have launched an investigation after a spate of suspected vandalism affected cars across Bodmin.  

Residents have reported having wing mirrors and windscreens on their cars smashed over the past week.

The Bodmin policing team have confirmed that incidents took place overnight between February 14 and 15 on College Lane and Helman Tor View.  

Residents have also reported further incidents on Whitestone Road, St George’s Crescent and Trelawney Road, on the west side of the town on nights prior to the incident confirmed by Devon and Cornwall Police.

It has left the vehicle owners facing potentially hundreds of pounds worth of repair bills to their vehicles.

 One resident reporting that their damaged vehicle had meant a loss of earnings as they were not able to travel to work. 

Among the vehicles damaged was a vehicle which had been adapted for an individual with a disability.

Another resident of Bodmin, who said her daughter’s car had been one of those impacted by the vandalism, told The Post that the damage would cost approximately £650 to replace, and their daughter relying on borrowing a relative’s car in order to continue travelling to and from work. 

The spate of incidents has led to Devon and Cornwall Police launching an investigation into the incident.

A spokesperson said that the police were encouraging anyone who has been affected to ensure their incident is reported to the police in order to assist their investigation.

They added that they would like for anyone who may have witnessed the incidents on Helman Tor View and College Lane to get in touch.

Any evidence or witness accounts can be sent to Devon and Cornwall Police on 101, quoting log 0076 of February 15.  

Sergeant Lee Holley from the Bodmin Policing Team said: “We are investigating following reports of criminal damage to a number of vehicles parked in Bodmin overnight between Wednesday February 14 and Thursday, February 15. 

“The vehicles were targeted in College Lane and Helman Tor View. 

“The damage included broken wing mirrors and smashed windscreens. 

“Officers have been in the area carrying out enquiries on Thursday, February 15.” 

Anybody with information, who witnessed the damage or has relevant CCTV or doorbell footage is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 0076 of February 15.”