Man Vandalized Austin-East with Scooter, Knoxville Police Say

The man reportedly used a scooter to vandalize the school’s entrance, but didn’t go inside. (Courtesy: KPD)

Man Vandalized Austin-East with Scooter, Knoxville Police Say

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is asking for help finding a suspect it says vandalized Austin-East Magnet High School overnight Tuesday.

KPD says security footage shows an unidentified white male walking up to the front door around midnight and striking it with what appears to be a child’s scooter.

The man did not enter the school and walked away from the scene. KPD adds that he was walking east on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.

Those with information are being asked to call East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165.

(Courtesy: KPD)