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18 cars vandalized in Västervik, Sweden

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Key Points
  • 18 cars were vandalized in Västervik last week at three locations.
  • Police consider it a series of connected crimes, with four cars belonging to the municipality.
  • Authorities say there is no specific threat to the municipality, but similar past incidents involved perpetrators with mental health issues.

Eighteen cars were vandalized in Västervik, Sweden, last week. The police view it as a series of connected crimes. The vandalism occurred at three locations: Fabriksgatan near the municipal building, Stationsgatan, and Ljungheden.

Four of the cars belong to Västervik municipality. Police and the municipality's security coordinator say there is no specific threat directed at the municipality. Similar vandalism has occurred in the municipality before, with two perpetrators caught who were reportedly experiencing mental health issues.

The incident has caused concern among residents, with people checking on their cars.

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