Vandal damages nine food trucks at Humble venue

A woman vandalized nine food trucks at Porky's Backyard in Humble, cutting power cables from five of the units and forcing several vendors to close on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred at 5131 Atascocita Road, a family-friendly venue that hosts 15 food trucks. Co-owner Austin Wolf stated that the damage to the cables alone cost between $1,000 and $2,000, but the financial impact extended to food spoilage and missed sales for operators who could not open.

Wolf identified the suspect through surveillance footage that captured her entering the lot around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday. She moved from one truck to the next, using a pair of bolt cutters to rip or sever the cables. Wolf reported that she collected the severed wires into a cart but abandoned them, likely because the load became too heavy to move across the road to her vehicle. Some owners retrieved their cables, but the connections had already been compromised.

The venue typically opens at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays. Wolf ordered replacement cables via Amazon to arrive in time for the opening, allowing some vendors to operate. However, not all affected trucks were able to reopen fully. Wolf noted that the inability to generate revenue that evening was more damaging than the cost of the physical repairs. He described the situation as particularly difficult for small business owners who face operational challenges without added, unnecessary setbacks.

Staff from The Chicken Coop food truck received an alert from the camera system and arrived at the scene minutes after the suspect left. Wolf reported the incident to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. He also shared the surveillance video on social media to solicit help in identifying the individual. The video shows the woman working through the lot with the bolt cutters.

Wolf expressed frustration over the incident, describing it as needless and selfish. He emphasized the effort required to run a food truck business and the impact of losing a single service day. The venue remains open, and Wolf is continuing to work with the sheriff's office and the public to identify the vandal.