Police in hunt for cafe vandal
A THUG smashed a CCTV system before he vandalised a cafe in Glasgow West End.
Police are investigating the “brazen” act of vandalism which happened on Tuesday, February 28 at around 5pm.
They are appealing to rush-hour commuters who may have seen the man target the Cube Cafe on Garscube Road in the area of St George’s Cross at Queen’s Cross.
Police say the vandal approached the cafe which was closed at the time of the incident.
It is reported that he then stood on a metal/aluminium case and smashed the external CCTV system of the cafe with a metal spanner or wrench.
Thereafter, it is claimed that he forced open the shutter and proceeded to cause damage to the interior of the cafe.
The cost of the damage is still to be estimated by owners.
Nothing was reported stolen in the incident and no-one was injured.
Police are looking for a white man with a medium build. He is described as between 5ft 6ins and 5ft 8ins, and approximately in his mid-40s.
At the time of the incident, he was wearing light jeans and a blue jacket.
Detective Constable Fiona Fraser, Drumchapel CID, is appealing for information.
She said: “This was a brazen incident of vandalism which occurred on Garscube Road as people were travelling home from work.
“Many passing motorists may well have seen or heard the disturbance as they travelled towards Maryhill or down towards Cowcaddens during that busy period.
“If you witnessed this disturbance, or have seen a man matching this description running away from the area, please contact officers.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Drumchapel CID via 101. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given in confidence.