Watertown, NY – Overnight vandalism struck the corner of State Street and State Route 3 in the city of Watertown, targeting two mobile surveillance trailers stationed in the parking lot of a former Walgreens location.
These trailers, equipped with high-definition cameras and advanced thermal imaging capabilities, were deployed to ensure comprehensive monitoring of the area. However, during the night, the solar panels powering both units were deliberately damaged. The incident left at least one of the surveillance units nonfunctional early in the evening.
The motive behind the vandalism remains unclear, and the extent of the damage is still being assessed. TMG reached out to the Watertown City Police Department and Watertown Mayor Sarah Compo-Pierce for comments, but neither was available at the time of reporting.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are expected to release more details as they work to identify those responsible for the act. Updates will follow as more information becomes available regarding the investigation and any potential arrests.
This incident raises questions about security measures for surveillance infrastructure and the challenges of protecting such equipment from intentional damage.
If you have any information regarding the vandalism of these units please contact the Watertown Police Department at (315) 782-2233
