Unfortunately, that won't work. I used to be friends with him before I realised he was the one performing the Vandalism. He liked\s to brag and would tell me stories about his acts; assaulting someone, switching license plates, ...
His Vandalism got worse after he lost his job due to an arrest. He's been working for cash but brags about his cars, boat, ... Recently, his wife through him out but that does not mean he does not come around.