Delaware police looking for tire slasher

Someone slashed the tires on eleven cars in Claymont over the weekend, and State Police are trying to figure out who did it.

The slashings happened sometime late Saturday night or early Sunday morning in the 500 to 900 block of Harvey Road.  Nine victims reported damage to a total of 11 cars.  The cars were parked in the street and in driveways.  The tires were cut in the sidewalls by a sharp instrument and were damaged beyond repair.  “sharp instrument, leaving the tire beyond repair. Troopers continue their investigation into these incidents. 

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact Troop 1 at 302-761-6677 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.  Information may also be provided via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com

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