San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police  Department’s Central Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and  locating the suspect(s) responsible for multiple cases of felony vandalism to parking  pay stations located throughout the Balboa Park area. 

Between December 24, 2025, and February 6, 2026, unknown suspect(s) vandalized 52 newly installed parking pay stations located throughout Balboa Park, in San Diego.  The suspect(s) vandalized the parking pay stations by spray-painting them, shattering  the digital glass screens, and placing a sticky substance on the keypads deeming them  inoperable. The total cost of the damages is estimated to be approximately $77,500. 

Locations of Vandalized Parking Pay Stations: 

• 1800-2900 6th Avenue 
• 2800 Park Boulevard 
• 1800 Village Place 
• 3325 Park Boulevard 
• 1900 8th Avenue 
• 600 Juniper Street 
• 2700-3200 Balboa Drive 

Anyone with information on these cases is asked to call the SDPD’s Central Division at (619) 744-9500 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip. 

Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that  leads to an arrest in these cases. 

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Lt. Jose Chavez at (619) 744-9503 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  
• Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Deputy Emilio Castillero at (619) 531-1547 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..