A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the person who vandalized Patrick Henry High School in San Carlos in May.
On May 26, between 1 and 3 a.m., the suspect vandalized more than 200 door locks at the school on Wandermere Drive, authorities said.
A suspect was caught on surveillance camera destroying locks at Patrick Henry High School on May 26. (San Diego County Crime Stoppers)
“The suspect vandalized the door locks by placing a sticky substance on each lock and causing permanent damage,” police said. “The total cost of the damage is estimated to be approximately $70,000.”
The crime was captured by school surveillance cameras. Detectives asked for help from the community in locating the suspect or possible witnesses.
The suspect was described as a male, unknown age, wearing a face cover, a hooded sweatshirt with a letter “B” logo, baggy pants and sneakers, according to Crime Stoppers. The suspect’s vehicle was a 2010-2020 sedan with tinted windows.
Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect or vehicle was asked to call the San Diego Unified School District Police Department at 619-291-7678 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 888-580-8477.
Tipsters can visit sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip.