The damage occurred in a residential parkade on Yates Street.
Victoria police say a suspect is facing multiple charges after many vehicles were damaged with a hammer in a residential parkade. Police responded to a call around 4 a.m. on June 11 about a person hitting vehicles with a hammer in the 1200-block of Yates Street. A suspect was located nearby and arrested and has since been charged with 11 counts of mischief, breaking and entering, theft under $5,000, possession of stolen property and breach of probation.
The suspect appeared at a bail hearing on July 12 and was remanded in custody pending another court appearance on Tuesday.
- Published
- Jul 17, 2026
- Updated
- Jul 17, 2026
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- Times Colonist
- Category
- Crime
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- 1 min
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