Man Arrested After Vandalizing 19 Cars

On October 29th, 2022, at approximately 8:50 pm, the Delta Police Department responded to the 8300 block of Scott Road to a report of mischief in progress. Upon arrival, officers found members of the public had restrained a male that they had observed damaging several cars with scissors. 

The follow-up investigation identified 19 cars, between the 11700 block of 84th Avenue and the 8300 block of Scott Road, damaged during the vandalism spree. Crown counsel has approved four counts of mischief under $5000 against Martael Plante of North Delta. 

Police believe there may be additional victims in this vandalism spree, and A/Insp. James Sandberg states, “If your car was parked in the area of 84th Avenue and Scott Road on the evening of October 29th, 2022, and was vandalized, please contact the Delta Police. Additionally, investigators are interested in any surveillance or dash camera video that may be of evidentiary value from this area during this incident.”

Victims or witnesses can contact the DPD at (604)946-4411 and reference file number 2022-24566.