Vandals breaks about 20 windows in Central City overnight

Vandals shattered about 20 windows in Central City overnight, authorities said.

Linn County Sheriff's Col. John Stuelke said at least 20 reports of criminal mischief had been taken by 11:30 a.m. He said the damage would likely add up to at least $5,000.

“It appears whoever did this used ball bearings, either with a slingshot or throwing them, to shatter mostly vehicle windows,” Stuelke said.

The reports involved personal vehicles, Stuelke said. A large window at the Central City school was also damaged. Deputies took one report outside of Central City, for a combine in Coggon that had a window smashed.

It appears the same suspects did all the damage, Stuelke said. No arrests have been made.

Anyone who has a report to make should call the Linn County Sheriff's Office at 319-398-3911.