Tire slasher on the loose in Allentown after 11 vehicles vandalized overnight
Allentown, PA – Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man suspected of slashing the tires of at least 11 vehicles during a late-night vandalism spree across multiple neighborhoods earlier this month.
The incidents occurred during the overnight hours of January 12 in Center City and the West End sections of Allentown. According to investigators, the suspect—captured in surveillance footage—was seen moving through residential areas before damaging several parked cars.
The Allentown Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is actively working the case and has released an image of the suspect. They believe the same individual is responsible for all reported tire slashings that night.
No injuries were reported in the incidents, but residents have been left frustrated by the damage and the cost of repairs. Authorities have not yet released the exact locations of the affected vehicles.
Investigators are encouraging anyone with information, no matter how minor, to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously via phone or the tip411 platform.
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Key Points
- Suspect wanted for slashing tires on 11 vehicles in Allentown on January 12
- Incidents occurred in Center City and West End neighborhoods overnight
- Police released surveillance image and urge public to help identify suspect