Howard County police released a video and are offering up to $1,500 for information in connection to the spray-painting vandalism of buildings and numerous cars early June 8 in Laurel and Columbia.
According to police, 28 cars were painted at a senior living center in the 9800 block of Palace Hall Drive in North Laurel, while four additional cars and two buildings were spray-painted in the 9100 block of Guilford Road in Columbia.
The individual was seen on surveillance video around 2 a.m., wearing dark clothing, dark gloves and a black and white pom knit hat. White spray paint was used in these cases, police said, with the words "Jack Boys" and other random markings found on the cars and buildings.
Police believe the same person is likely responsible for both cases and possibly many others but do not believe the vandalism to be hate-, bias- or gang-related.
"These cases are having a widespread impact in the community," said Police Chief Gary Gardner. "More than 260 vehicles have been damaged in similar cases since December. We are asking for the public's help to put a stop to this."
Police are looking into the likelihood that previous cases in Columbia are connected, and said all incidents occurred during overnight hours:
• Dec. 15 in the 7500 block of Monarch Mills Way
• Dec. 20 in the 9600 block of Whiteacre Road/5800 block of Thunder Hill Road
• Dec. 21 in the 5800 block of Stevens Forest Road
• Dec. 27 in the 5800 block of Stevens Forest Road
• Dec. 30 in the 5500 block of Waterloo Road
• Dec. 30 in the 8300 block of Tamar Drive
• Jan. 14 in the 7500 block of Murray Hill Road
• Feb. 1 in the 6900 block of Deep Cup
• Feb. 4 in the 5700 block of Stevens Forest Road
• March 31 in the 9900 block of Guilford Road.
Anyone who may have information can contact 410-313-STOP. Police said callers can remain anonymous.