MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ONT. -- Three downtown buildings and a vehicle were hit by one vandal on Wednesday night, who left behind almost $10,000 in property damage when he was arrested.

Police say a 38-year-old London man has been charged with four counts of mischief under $5,000 after the vandalism spree.

The first call to police came around 9:20 p.m. from the owner of an auto body shop at 485 York St. after the alarm went off and security cameras showed a man throwing rocks at the windows.

Security footage from a storage facility at 277 Maitland St. a short time later also showed a man throwing rocks at windows. The alarm was triggered and the owner arrived to find the front window broken.

Soon afterward, the next business, a clinic at 448 Horton St. E., was hit and a suspect was seen throwing something at the front door of the building.

Finally around 10 p.m., an off-duty police officer was leaving headquarters when he saw a man in the parking lot, then heard a loud noise and a car alarm before the man began to leave. It turned out a vehicle sunroof had been smashed.

Officers, including the Canine Unit, arrested the man in the area of Maitland and York after a short foot pursuit.

An investigation found evidence one person was responsible for all four incidents.

The accused is scheduled to appear in London court Thursday in relation to the charges.
