As many families and students and schools are preparing for the fall and the next school year, police in the Central New York area are trying to track down whoever is responsible for a string of vandalism in the Syracuse area.

There are few things more frustrating than when someone takes something from you or your property/business. You are left with a feeling of being violated and feeling helpless. It is even more maddening as you watch your hard work get destroyed without any answers.

There has been a string of vandalism this summer to businesses in the Syracuse, New York area and it seems to be happening at similar locations.

According to reports, a masked man was recently seen at CAGO Auto Group on Erie Boulevard East, where almost all 21 cars in the lot were damaged. Other auto dealers down Erie Boulevard are also having issues with thefts, trespassing, and more.

There are some photos and videos of what appears to be a suspect in this cases in the Syracuse area.

Vandalisms have continued at CAGO Auto Group in Syracuse, as well as other auto shops in the area, and Syracuse Police are looking to find a vandal

Business owners have been through so much in New York State over the last few years. From the COVID pandemic, to the ever rising taxes, it has been a struggle for businesses in the Empire State. When you add the headache and worry of vandalism and theft, it is all that owners can do to stay afloat.

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