Over the past three days, Clayton Police have investigated 17 reports of damage to windows of local businesses.

The damage has totaled over $5,000 and has apparently been done using a BB / pellet gun or a "wrist rocket" / sling shot device.

Some projectiles have shattered windows and most have caused small chips at the impact points. The majority of these incidents are believed to have occurred between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. and likely involved projectiles being shot or launched from a passing vehicle. Businesses on Main Street were victimized in 12 of the 17 cases thus far.

The investigation of these incidents is being conducted by the Detective Division. Following is a listing of the reported dates and locations of the damaged property:

► 7-26-09 436 E. Main St Cider House Studios

► 7-27-09 251 Hwy 42W Papa John's Pizza

► 7-28-09 215 E. Main St Premier Financial Services

► 7-28-09 10681 Hwy 70W (Bus) Auto Zone (occurred mid-day)

► 7-28-09 405 E. Champion St Viva Franklin (vehicle window)

► 7-28-09 10681 Hwy 70W (Bus) Auto Zone

► 7-29-09 8928 Hwy 70W (Bus) Cleveland Cake & Coffee House

► 7-29-09 114 W. Main St NC Paper Company

► 7-29-09 225 E. Main St Elmore Furniture

► 7-29-09 232 E. Main St Amanda Hair Braiding

► 7-29-09 325 E. Main St Beddingfield Drug Store

► 7-29-09 327 E. Main St Awards and Engraving

► 7-29-09 410 E. Main St Hair On Main

► 7-29-09 415 E. Main St Jones' Lunch

► 7-29-09 427 E. Main St Vacant Building (Owner-Joyce Canady)

► 7-29-09 436 E. Main St Cider House Studios

► 7-29-09 549 E. Main St City Florist

Anyone with information about those responsible for these vandalism cases is asked to contact the Clayton Police Department at 919-553-4611. Callers may also contact Clayton Crime Stoppers at 359-TIPZ (8479). A considerable cash reward is available for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible. Callers may remain confidential.