Machete-wielding man smashes out 30 car windows in Koreatown

Monday, January 2, 2017
KOREATOWN, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A man went on a rampage Monday evening, smashing car windows with a machete in Koreatown and officers caught him in the act, according to officials.

Los Angeles police said the suspect was targeting vehicles along Third Street at about 9:20 p.m.
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Officers said they were able to catch the man in the act and take him into custody.

In all, more than 30 vehicles had their windows smashed, according to police.
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Authorities said the suspect exhibited signs of possible drug use. He was booked for felony vandalism.
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