A man attacked several vehicles with an axe early this morning in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
The incident took place in the parking lot of Chicago Fire Department Engine 16.
This station is located at the intersection of Wabash Avenue and Pershing Road.
Surveillance footage captured the suspect walking through the lot.
He was seen randomly hacking at cars belonging to CFD employees.
The video shows the man swinging the axe into the bodywork and windows of the parked vehicles.
Several fire department staff members discovered the damage when their shifts ended.
Multiple cars sustained significant structural damage and broken glass.
Chicago police arrived at the scene shortly after the report was filed.
Investigators are currently reviewing the high-definition footage to identify the suspect.
No injuries were reported during the early morning rampage.
The motive for the attack remains unknown at this time.
Authorities have not yet made any arrests in connection to the vandalism.
Detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward.
This crime is currently under active investigation by local law enforcement.
