Vandalism spree in Oak Lawn: Dozens of vehicles, garages tagged with 'BLM' graffiti

OAK LAWN, Ill. - UPDATE: A suspect has since been arrested.

A vandalism spree left dozens of vehicles and garages defaced with the same "Black Lives Matter" or "BLM" graffiti overnight in Oak Lawn.

Eighty vehicles, including cars and SUVs, that were parked along Cook Avenue and Tomcin Trail in Oak Lawn, were vandalized. 

An area resident told Fox 32 that Oak Lawn Police tracked a suspect who was traveling down Cicero Avenue and possibly through the wildlife preserve. 

On Monday, Oak Lawn police released two surveillance images of the suspect. The suspect was wearing a dark-colored hoodie, gray sweatpants, brown boots and a black backpack.

Police released two surveillance images of the suspect wanted in connection with the graffiti.

The graffiti, which referenced the Chicago Police Department's 8th district, appeared at Genesis Del Real's residence, alongside her neighbors' properties on 109th Street. 

Investigators are reviewing footage from doorbell cameras, following reports of a masked individual seen canvassing the area.

Oak Lawn Police urge residents to review security footage and report any relevant information. Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call (708) 907-4051.