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Waltham Police Investigating Rash Of Slashed Tires

Two dozen separate cars had their tires slashed around Waltham, according to police.

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A man caught on video bending down near a car. Later the owner reported the tires slashed.
A man caught on video bending down near a car. Later the owner reported the tires slashed. (Waltham Police Department)

WALTHAM, MA — Police are asking for the public's help as they investigate a rash of slashed tires around the city.

Police said 24 separate cars had their tires punctured overnight from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12. A man was caught on camera on Harvard Street around 10 p.m. Nov. 11 and someone else told police they saw a man puncturing tires on Williams Street about two hours later.

The man was last seen heading toward Charles Street from Williams Street early Nov. 12.

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Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Waltham Police Detective's Division at 781-314-3550.

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