It shall be unlawful for any person who is not the owner or operator to tamper, meddle or interfere with any motor vehicle or to start the machinery while the same is standing still, or to puncture or otherwise mutilate the tires or to scratch, mark or otherwise deface the body or apparatus, or to take or remove from the motor vehicle any part or portion of the machinery, equipment or other portion, or to throw, cast or hurl any stones, rock, glass or other missile at any automobile or motorcycle or the occupant or occupants. (1968 Code §6-23-15; Ord. 75-86; Ord. 01-42)