A young family were among the victims of 16 car owners who saw their vehicles attacked by mindless vandals in an overnight wrecking spree.
New mum Katie Carr, 24, and her partner, Ashley Connor, 30, woke up to discover shards of glass on the pavement and their car windows smashed in on Tuesday morning.
Admin assistant Katie said CCTV captured two men smashing the windows as they passed on bikes alone Park Road South in Linthorpe, Teeside, at around 11.30pm on Monday.
Police say they have since received a total of 16 reports of criminal damage on Southwell Road and Park Road South in the area, Teeside Live reports.
The mum to five-month-old Amelia, said: "I can't believe it's happened to us so close to Christmas.
"It's shocking to think people are capable of doing this sort of thing.
"Ashley had to go to work this morning which leaves me without a car now until we get the window fixed. It's just not ideal."
But it's not the first time that the young family have suffered at the hands of vandals and thieves.
She said: "We've lived here for around six years and in that time we have had our shed broken into and our hot tub stolen, a wing mirror snapped off my car and tomato sauce poured all over it.
"It always seems to be when the cars are parked on the roadside rather than on the drive."
The latest incident has been reported to Cleveland Police, who said it seems to have been an act by "mindless vandals", Katie claims.
She added: "The police came out this morning and are collecting CCTV together so hopefully whoever is responsible is caught as soon as possible.
"It's the last thing we need as new parents, right before Christmas too."
A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: "At the moment there are 16 reports of criminal damage – on Southwell Road and Park Road South around 11.20pm on Monday.
"Officers believe that there are two male suspects who were on bikes.
"Anyone with information or any witnesses are asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
