Hampton Police Investigating Christmas Mailbox Vandalizations

The Hampton Police Department is investigating a series of alleged mailbox vandalizations that occurred on Christmas Day, according to a Facebook post.

Hampton police alleges that multiple mailboxes were vandalized in the area of Little River Road, Woodland Road and Mace Road, per the post. Police said initial evidence suggested an individual on foot is responsible for damaging the mailboxes between 11 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday.

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In a photo posted to Facebook, Hampton police showed one mailbox on a wooden stake that had been completely removed from the ground.

"Evidence at the various scenes indicate a person on foot may have committed these acts," Hampton police wrote in the post.

Hampton police is asking anyone with information or possible camera footage of the alleged vandalizations to contact officer Kevin Smith at 603-929-4444 (ext. 336). Anonymous tips can be made through the Crimeline for the Hamptons at 603-929-1222.

Responding to Hampton police's post on Facebook, several people lamented the timing of the alleged vandalizations.

"Now that's a grinch," one user wrote.

"What a [expletive] thing to do on Christmas," commented another.