The "I was only thinking of my mom" defense may not help the alleged Sasser culprit. But it reminds me of a story I covered once: a rash of broken shop windows along Main Street. Would happen much the same way - a brick or piece of concrete, no witnesses, police were stumped. Turns out one of the shop owners paid a visit to the local glass/window repair shop and told them if the vandalism didn't stop, there'd be hell to pay. Funny thing - no more windows were smashed. At least in my coverage area.