Paintball vandals strike North Aurora neighborhoods

People shooting paintballs have damaged 20 houses and vehicles in two North Aurora subdivisions since Feb. 12, police said Tuesday.

The North Aurora police issued a bulletin asking residents to be on the lookout for the suspects, who were believed to have fired the shots from a silver Cadillac CTS.The incidents happened in the Tanner Trails and Orchard Estates neighborhoods on the far west side of the village. #147;There has been no permanent damage but firing any gun (paintball or otherwise) in this manner is unlawful, impacts our residents#146; quality of life, and may cause damage or personal injury,#148; Lt. Scott Buziecki said.The majority of the incidents happened Sunday, likely during the evening, according to police.Police are asking if someone see the suspects, call 911 and describe the vehicle, its occupants, and their last known location and direction of travel.If some time has passed since the incident, call (630) 897-8705 and choose option 1.If you know who the suspects are, call the investigations division at (630) 897-8705, ext. 610. Anonymous tips can be left by calling (630) 897-8705 and choosing option 3.