PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — A household in Palm Seashore Gardens is on the lookout for solutions after their automobile was set on hearth in their very own driveway early Sunday morning.
“It’s very disheartening that somebody would do one thing so malicious,” said Lori Brown. “Simply so blatantly harmful to place my total household in danger.”
Lori Brown
Brown says her son’s automobile was parked proper outdoors her dwelling. It was neighbors that heard a loud explosion at round noticed the flames and instantly known as 911.
“It was a very horrific sight once we opened the entrance door and all we may see was a large hearth,” Brown mentioned.
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Ring digital camera footage of PBG automobile hearth
Neighbors shared video with Brown. Within the footage, two individuals will be seen strolling to the scene after which moments later, operating away.
“The factor is that if they may get into our avenue and do that, who is aware of what else they’ll do? It’s horrifying,” shared Brown.
A Palm Seashore Gardens mom is in search of solutions after her son’s automobile was set on hearth early Sunday morning. PBGPD is investigating the incident. pic.twitter.com/BaPbaAD6fm
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Brown says her son is an honor-roll scholar, athlete and has a terrific circle of buddies. However, she provides it’s not the primary time her son’s or household’s automobile has been focused.
They reported an incident again in September, the place her son’s automobile was vandalized and his tires had been slashed at their dwelling. She says her daughter and her husband’s tires had been additionally slashed.
“He had inexperienced spray paint throughout his automobile and what was spray painted was the scores of the 2 final soccer video games he had,” Brown mentioned.
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Palm Seashore Gardens police say they’re investigating Sunday’s incident. Brown says valuables inside her son’s automobile complete at the very least $700.
Her husband’s automobile and her automobile had been additionally broken from the hearth. She needs to know why somebody would do to her son.
“He doesn’t deserve this in any respect,” said Brown. “That is simply madness to need to undergo this proper now.”
Brown has filed insurance coverage claims for all three automobiles. Some neighbors are elevating cash for a reward to assist discover the individuals accountable.
