ANAHEIM, CA – The Anaheim Police Department is facing growing calls from the public to investigate after a viral video surfaced showing two women deliberately slashing a parked vehicle’s tires.
The Incident Captured on Camera
The footage, which was widely shared on the social media platform X, shows two women crouching near a vehicle and using a sharp object to pierce its tires. After committing the act, both women were seen laughing as they returned to their getaway car, where a third woman was waiting in the driver’s seat.
While the video clearly captures the license plate of the suspects’ vehicle, the post did not provide context regarding what sparked the confrontation. No injuries were reported, and the identities of the women have not yet been formally confirmed by law enforcement.
Community Outrage and Social Media Backlash
The clip quickly drew intense backlash online, with hundreds of users tagging local authorities and demanding criminal charges.
“Laughing now, but they won’t be laughing when the police show up at their door with this crystal-clear footage,” one commenter noted. Others on Reddit highlighted how quickly everyday traffic or parking disputes are escalating into targeted property damage.
Legal Consequences Under California Law
Under California Penal Code 594, slashing someone’s tires is classified as vandalism, defined as willfully damaging another person’s property.
- Under $400 in Damage: Typically charged as a misdemeanor.
- $400 or More in Damage: Becomes a “wobbler” offense, meaning prosecutors can elevate the charge to a felony depending on the repair costs and the suspect’s prior criminal history.
As of publication, the Anaheim Police Department has not publicly confirmed if an official police report has been filed, and no arrests have been announced.
