Tire-slashing spree hits barnegat neighborhood overnight and cops want doorbell video
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Tire-slashing spree hits Barnegat neighborhood overnight and cops want doorbell video

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August 11, 2026

Multiple vehicles targeted in Pebble Beach area during 11-hour window

BARNEGAT, NJ – Residents in Barnegat’s Pebble Beach area woke up to multiple reports of deliberately slashed vehicle tires following an overnight vandalism spree, prompting police to search for surveillance footage that could reveal who was moving through the neighborhood.

The Barnegat Township Police Department announced the investigation Tuesday and requested help from residents with home security systems or doorbell cameras.

Police are focusing on activity recorded between 7 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday.

Investigators said multiple reports involving intentionally slashed vehicle tires were received from the Pebble Beach area.

Police did not disclose how many vehicles were damaged or identify the streets where the incidents occurred.

No estimate of the total damage was released.

Investigators are asking residents to review footage captured during the 11-hour period for suspicious people, vehicles or other activity that could help identify whoever was responsible.

Police have not announced an arrest or released a description of a possible suspect.

The department also has not disclosed whether investigators believe the incidents were connected beyond occurring in the same area during the identified timeframe.

Anyone who finds potentially relevant surveillance footage can contact Detective Bloodgood at bloodgood450@barnegatpolice.us.

The investigation remains ongoing.


Key Points

  • Barnegat Police are investigating multiple reports of intentionally slashed vehicle tires in the Pebble Beach area.
  • Investigators want surveillance footage recorded between 7 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday.
  • No arrest or suspect description was announced.
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