Vandalism Reported in FGCU North Lake Village Parking Lots
Cars belonging to several Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) students were vandalized by being keyed in parking lots at North Lake Village.
Fort Myers Naples, FL, September 22, 2026 —
Vandalism incidents involving the intentional scratching or “keying” of vehicles have been reported in parking lots at North Lake Village, a student housing area on the Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) campus. Several FGCU students have had their cars damaged in these incidents.
The specific parking lots affected are located within the North Lake Village complex. The method of vandalism involved the use of a sharp object, such as a key, to scratch the exterior paint of the vehicles.
Details regarding the exact number of vehicles affected, the specific dates and times these incidents occurred, or the timeframe over which they transpired have not been publicly disclosed. The cause or motive behind the vandalism also remains unknown.
Authorities, including university police or campus security, have not yet released official statements detailing the extent of the vandalism or any ongoing investigations. Information concerning potential suspects or arrests is also unavailable at this time. The names of the students whose vehicles were vandalized have not been provided.
FGCU officials have not yet issued a campus-wide alert or specific guidance in response to these reports, and the university’s police department has not provided details on preventative measures or increased security patrols in the affected parking areas. The contractor responsible for parking lot maintenance, if any is involved, has not been identified.
Students residing in North Lake Village are encouraged to report any suspicious activity or further incidents to campus authorities. The total cost of repairs for the damaged vehicles is not yet known, and no information has been released regarding any potential restitution or insurance claims. The full impact of the vandalism on the student community is still being assessed.
Story summarized from the original created by Reporter: Riley Lehman on www.winknews.com, see more information here.
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