Rocks in gas tanks, deflated tires, broken mirrors: 2 juveniles arrested for vandalism to 70 cars in Northern Michigan

(WWJ) — Two young suspects have been arrested and charged for their alleged involvement in a massive string of vehicle vandalism in Northern Michigan.

Officials with the Michigan State Police Seventh District on Monday said two juveniles are facing charges after troopers from the Gaylord Post investigated the case in the Cheboygan area.

The Cheboygan City Police Department also had complaints of vandalism to vehicles within the city limits, MSP officials said .

In total, police received more than 70 reports of automobiles being damaged in the area. Many cars had deflated tires and damaged mirrors, while the suspects allegedly put rucks in some cars’ fuel tanks.

While officials said there were “other forms of vandalism” to vehicles, they did not elaborate. Graffiti was also painted in various places throughout Cheboygan, according to MSP.

Troopers were able to identify one of the suspects from security footage in the area and an interview led to the arrests.

Authorities did not release the names or ages of either suspect.

Exact charges they are facing were not disclosed.

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