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A warning has been issued to residents after a number of vehicles had their tyres slashed in Plymouth. Police said a number of vehicles have been vandalised around Tothill Park and are urging people to park in well-lit areas.
One resident told Plymouth Live that “over 20 cars” also had their tyres slashed during an overnight spree in the Mannamead area. They said the vandals targeted vehicles on Fernleigh Road, Elm Rod, Meadfoot Terrace and College Avenue.
One of the victims was an elderly person who was parked in a disabled bay while another was parked in their private driveway. Police are urging people to make sure their CCTV home security is switched on.
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A resident said: “It seems very well organised crime and without any obvious objective other than to cause people stress and financial loss.”
Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Devon and Cornwall police have recently been made aware of a number of vehicles, primarily in the location of Knighton Road, near Tothill Park whose tyres have been slashed / punctured. This has affected several vehicles in the area.
The force added: “Please ensure that any CCTV home security is switched on and keep vehicles in well-lit areas if possible. We are currently appealing for any local information that may assist us in our investigation, should anyone have any information or intelligence, please contact PCSO Ricky on 30771@dc.police.uk.”
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