Crime & Safety
Tire Spikes Spotted On Coventry Roads: Police
Police are seeking the public's help to catch those responsible.
COVENTRY, CT — Tire spikes, which can pose a danger to motorists, have been found in Coventry in recent months, according to police.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the police department said it has received two complaints of spikes being found, including in a roadway and near a driveway.
If a motorist drives over a spike, it can cause a flat tire. There is also the potential for an accident and injuries, police said.
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The spikes were discovered in two separate areas of town, and the incidents were several months apart, according to police.
The department is asking residents to look out for spikes in the road, and if they find any, call police at 860-742-7331. If you have information about the two incidents, call the police at that number. If you wish to remain anonymous, call the TIPS line at 860-742-2400.
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