SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. — The Sevierville Police Department said it was searching for the person responsible for a "surge" of vandalism cases between Nov. 4, 2023, and Dec. 28, 2023.
According to authorities, the person was filmed on security footage using a pellet gun to shoot out windows of businesses and cars from a black Chevrolet Malibu sedan. The East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers said there were 13 reported incidents.
The car involved in the vandalism cases is a black Chevy Malibu with tinted windows. The model was built around 2010, according to the Crime Stoppers group.
Most incidents happened on weekends between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m., authorities said. Authorities said because of that, they believe the suspect could be a juvenile or young adult. According to the Crime Stoppers group, the suspect could live around areas of Eastgate Road, the Food City on Dolly Parton Parkway or in the downtown Sevierville area.
The Crime Stoppers groups said authorities are asking anyone with information about the vandalism cases should reach out to them.
Tipsters can reach out by calling 865-215-7165 or online through the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers website.