POLICE: Multiple Cars Keyed on Beacon Street

Multiple cars parked along Beacon Street were keyed Monday and police are investigating.

Specifically, they received a report from a person who reported their car at the rear of 416 Beacon St, had been keyed along the passenger side front door, rear door and rear panel. Officers saw the long scratch mark, and along with "multiple" other vehicles with the same damage.

The vandalism likely occurred Monday between midnight and 7 a.m. police said. The incident is under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to call District D-4 detectives at (617) 343-5619. You can also report tips anonymously by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of those who wish to remain anonymous.

Boston police are investigating reports of multiple cars being “keyed” in the city’s Back Bay section, a police spokeswoman said today.

The cars were keyed on Back Street, which is in the rear of 416 Beacon St., said Officer Nicole Grant.

Keying is when a sharp object (such as a key) is used to scratch the paint on a car. Back Street is the small road that runs parallel to Storrow Drive behind the buildings on Beacon Street in the area.

No further information was immediately available.