An East Vancouver couple said they have been victims of targeted harassment and property damage for weeks.
Shannon and Innis told Global News they had to replace 11 tires on their two different vehicles, which were punctured in six separate incidents.
The couple did not give their last names for security reasons.
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“You can see very clearly the knife punctures on the side of our tires,” Shannon said.
The couple said they didn’t hear any other vehicles in the immediate area slash their tires.
“This person is targeting us specifically. No other vehicles in (the area) around, just us, every time,” Shannon said.
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“After the fourth incident in October, we stopped parking our cars at home.”
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The couple said they have lived in the neighborhood for more than 13 years and have no idea who it could be.
“We have a great relationship with all of our neighbors,” Shannon said.
Shannon said that after the couple stopped parking their cars in front of their home, the squealing stopped until about seven weeks later.
“Now he’s found out we park in the neighborhood and is looking for our vehicles, finding one of them last night and slashing two more tires.”
The couple said they knew it was a man targeting their vehicles because they had caught the suspect on camera numerous times.
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“It’s the same guy every time, just guiding us every time,” Shannon said.
“We are at a loss. It’s a very targeted thing against our family for some reason.
The family said they have no idea why their vehicles were targeted.
To make matters worse, when the couple approached ICBC about coverage questions, ICBC said it would not cover the damage. In fact, they told them to stop reporting the damage to ICBC or their vehicle would be marked as “high risk”, thus raising their rates.
The couple said they paid out of pocket for the tires, which cost them thousands of dollars.
They say Vancouver police have been helpful in dealing with the apparent crimes.
They said police have increased patrols in their neighborhood.
“We don’t feel safe. Someone has been in our driveway many times with a knife,” Shannon said.
“I feel like it’s escalating.”
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Vancouver police said the damage has been reported to police multiple times.
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“It’s very concerning,” said Sgt. Steve Addison.
“No one should live like this and no one should be afraid in their home.”
The incidents are under investigation.
Global News has reached out to ICBC for comment.
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