A SPORTS car has been left significantly damaged after a callous vandal poured a “corrosive” substance over it.
The Porsche 911 was parked on the owner’s driveway in Maldon Road, Colchester, when it was targeted overnight by the unknown criminal.
It is understood the perpetrator walked past two other cars on the property’s driveway to specifically damage the Porsche.
The “extensive damage” caused to the bodywork of the black sports car, which had a 2007 number plate, was in excess of £5,000.
Police officers are now investigating the incident in Christ Church and hunting the mindless vandal.
An Essex Police spokesman encouraged anyone with information to get in touch with its officers.
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“We received a report that a car had been damaged at an address in Maldon Road, Colchester,” he said.
“It happened between 7pm on May 26 and 8.30am on May 27.
“It was reported an unknown substance was poured on the vehicle damage the paint.
“If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.”
New Town and Christ Church councillor Sam McLean has condemned the incident and offered his sympathies to the victim.
He said: “This sounds like a nasty but rare attack on a beautiful car parked on its own driveway.
"I ask anyone who might have witnessed it or with any other evidence to come forward.
"My sympathies are with the vehicle owner who must be devastated. This sort of thing does not often happen here.”
A total of 122 incidents of criminal damage or arson were reported to Essex Police in March, the latest available figures reveal.
Anyone with any information should call Essex Police on 101 and quote the crime reference number 42/94742/23.
Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made via Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
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