Man charged with multiple cases of vandalism in Rødding

After several weeks of vandalism in the small town of Rødding, the police have now arrested and charged a 38-year-old man.

Vandalism in Rødding on the municipality's cars. (Photo: © Catia Schmidt, DR) 55 minutes ago

Perhaps the talk in the South Jutland town of Rødding can soon be about something other than vandalism and insecurity. The police have arrested and charged a man for, among other things, vandalism.

The major topic of conversation in the town in recent weeks has been about several episodes of vandalism and hateful graffiti texts.

Last week, a pizzeria was targeted, which had a window smashed and hateful texts written on the windows. And on Monday night, vandalism was committed on eight of Vejen Municipality's cars.

It is these episodes that the man is charged with, according to Søren Wraae Larsen, who is deputy police inspector at the South and South Jutland Police.

The police continue the investigation, along with a security-building effort in the town.

- Even though we have charged someone, there can still be a feeling of insecurity. And we want to help people feel safe again, says Søren Wraae Larsen.

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A thank you to the citizens

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The police published a picture of the suspected perpetrator yesterday, and several tips from citizens as well as their own investigation led to the man earlier today.

- We would like to say thank you to the citizens in Rødding who have come forward with these tips, says the deputy police inspector.

The man is charged with a total of ten offenses.

Three concern smashing a window and graffiti, three concern smashing a window, while the other two concern vandalism by graffiti. All eight offenses were committed in Rødding.

The 38-year-old man is also charged with violating the fireworks law and the weapons law, as illegal fireworks were found during a search of his home, and he was also in possession of pepper spray.

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