Traffic camera vandal charged

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A Kalkallo teenager has been charged with causing damage to a traffic camera car.

It is believed the car was damaged on Findon Road, South Morang about 1.50pm on January 27.

The teenager allegedly ran up to the car and kicked the side mirror, before fleeing on foot.

The female camera operator inside the vehicle was not injured.

Police charged the 15-year-old late on Wednesday, and he will appear before a children’s court at a later date.