NYS Troopers Ask for Public's Help. Recognize These Vandals?

New York State Police are asking for the public's assistance regarding a vandalism case in Schuyler, in Herkimer County.

Troopers say, on August 5, 2024, at about 5:34 p.m., State Police responded to a report of damage to a motor vehicle on State Route 5 in the Town of Schuyler.

Following an investigation, police discovered that a 2014 Kia Forte was broken into and vandalized by two males who partially covered their faces on video camera security footage.

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Troopers say, if anyone has any information regarding this investigation on State Route 5 between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., to contact State Police in Oneida at (315-366-6000) and refer to case # NY2400506955. People with knowledge of the incident can also make an anonymous tip through Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers.

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People can make calls and tips through the Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers tip line, at 1-866-730-8477.

Police added as a reminder that "everyone is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law."

Authorities say, sharing this story with friends and family and on social media increases the chance of keeping our neighborhoods safe. Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers is 100% anonymous and cash rewards are given to people who deliver credible and accurate information which results in the arrest of wanted persons.

Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers is a community based program that is 100% completely anonymous, allowing people to deliver tips privately without fear of retribution. Crime Stoppers also offers cash rewards to people who provide information that lets to a suspect's arrest.

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If you have any information about the incident, contact Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers. You can place a 100% anonymous tip several ways.

1) Through this site by clicking submit a tip

2) Directly at www.p3tips.com

3) By calling 1-866-730-8477 (TIPS)

4) by downloading the Android app P3TIPS

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Crime Stoppers asks that tips are not submitted through Facebook Messenger. All tips must go through the tip lines.

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