Police on the hunt for sweet potato vandals after two cars were damaged

POLICE are on the hunt for teenage vandals who wreaked havoc on a quiet northern NSW town last weekend with stolen sweet potatoes.

David Knudsen cars rear windscreen was smashed by a sweet potato while visiting his parents home in Kingscliff on Saturday.

POLICE are on the hunt for teenage vandals who wreaked havoc on the quiet northern NSW town of Kingscliff with sweet potatoes last weekend.

The reckless teens are believed to have stolen the starchy vegetables from a nearby roadside stall before smashing and damaging several cars.

A woman who was visiting a relative at Salt Village had the rear windscreen of her car smashed while it was parked near the Peppers Salt Resort and Spa at Kingscliff.

Meanwhile, another resident was driving to Kingscliff when sweet potatoes were hurled at his car.

Both incidents have been reported to police, however there have been multiple reports from other locals saying they also witnessed the vandals, some saying they found sweet potatoes on their driveway.

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Tweed Heads Police Chief Inspector Gary Cowan said police were unaware of how many people may be involved in the sweet potato sabotage.

“There is two incidents that have been reported between 5.30 and 8pm on Saturday,” Mr Cowan said.

“Two vehicles have been damaged in Casuarina Way and Salt, Kingscliff,” he said.

“An unknown person has thrown sweet potatoes at vehicles. One had their deck and rear door damaged and the other one has a smashed rear wind screen.”

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Anyone that may be in that area in that time with any information is advised to contact police.

Police have confirmed the potatoes were taken from a roadside stall, but it is unknown where exactly.

Residents have reported the potatoes were thrown out of a silver or grey station wagon with tinted windows.

Police urge anyone with anyone in the area with information to contact police.