An increasing number of community members are becoming alarmed by the rise in rock-throwing incidents. Small stones damage glass surfaces. Moreover, they may lead to injuries caused by shattered glass. Undoubtedly, such acts of vandalism call for action. Both community members and authorities are seeking ways to prevent further damage caused by vandals throwing rocks.
The 2022 FBI report shows that property crime is more common in the USA than violent crime. During that year, there were approximately 5.13 times more property crimes than violent ones. Property crimes include burglaries and thefts, as well as vandalism throwing rocks at windows for minor damage.
On June 5, 2024, vandals damaged at least three businesses and two homes in Fayette County, Georgia. Jamie Pikulsky, the owner of From Scratch Uniontown, described the scene to CBS News, saying, “We spent the first two hours probably just cleaning up glass, there was glass just at least 20 feet into the building.” The owners of the damaged properties believe that a group of teenagers were the ones responsible for the vandalism. Even though nothing was stolen, the damage may cost thousands of dollars.
Another act of vandalism involving children happened this month in Auburn Community, WA. A homeowner in the residential area shared footage from a ring video doorbell on the Facebook group page “Auburn WA Community Happenings”, showing teenagers throwing rocks at the building’s windows. While this act is unlawful, the punishment may vary based on factors such as the offender’s age, the severity of the damage, and any injuries caused. Most penalties include fines or short-term imprisonment. Also, the vandals are liable to pay for the damages caused to the building. However, it may be a challenging task to find the criminals or prove their guilt. Therefore, preventing these crimes is usually the best way to stop them from happening.
You can consider applying safety and security film to your windows. This thin, nearly transparent coating strengthens glass surfaces and prevents shattered glass from scattering. In case of minor damage, our team can easily remove the film. This helps you save money by avoiding the cost of buying new glass or replacing your windows.
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Damage to glass surfaces and the risk of injuries from shattered glass are increasingly widespread issues today. Vandals, often teenagers, may not fully consider the consequences of their actions, which can result in costly window replacements for homeowners. Installing safety and security film is an effective way to minimize such damage.
So, why not try it?
*source of the photos: CBS News article
