Police appeal for information after 43 cars are damaged by vandals

The moment more than 40 cars were damaged in one night in Melbourne has been captured on video.

The bizarre moment cars were damaged in Melbourne has been revealed as police search for the person responsible for the vandalism.

Locals in east Melbourne told police 43 cars had been damaged, dented or had mirrors smashed last December.

All the cars had been parked in Powlett Street, Albert Street, Simpson Street and Grey Street.

A man allegedly damaged more than 40 cars in a bizarre act in Melbourne East. Picture: Victoria Police

Police believe a man kicked and damaged the cars between 3.30am and 4am.

The man they want to talk to is caucasian, with long dark hair, aged between 30 and 35 and 180cm tall.

Police are appealing for public assistance to identify a man after more than 40 cars were damaged in Melbourne East last month. Picture: Victoria Police

A man could be seen on CCTV damaging one of the cars. Picture: Victoria Police

He was wearing a beanie, an oversized khaki jumper, dark faded pants and black shoes at the time.

Leading Senior Constable Melissa Seach has urged anyone with information to contact police.

Originally published as Police appeal for information after 43 cars are damaged by vandals