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POLICE INVESTIGATING $42,000 TYRE SLASHING SPREE

Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to after 32 cars were damaged in two separate incidents in Tamworth.

Just before midnight on Sunday, a man forced entry into a luxury car yard on Marius Street, Tamworth.

While inside, the man deflated the tyres of 17 vehicles, causing nearly $30,000 worth of damage.

He then left the area and was seen heading towards Hill Street.

In a separate incident, between 11pm on Saturday and 9.30am on Sunday, police were notified that 15 vehicles parked at a car park on Scarborough Close, Tamworth, had been damaged.

Inquiries indicate the tyres had been punctured and deflated with a sharp object, causing $12,000 worth of damage.

Officers from Oxley Police District are investigating the incidents, which are believed to be linked, and have released an image of a man who may be able to assist with investigations.

The man depicted in the image is described as wearing long black pants with white stripes on the sides, an orange and black beanie, a grey jumper, a long necklace with a crucifix and a blue and white face mask. He is not wearing shoes.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Tamworth Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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