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At least 30 vehicles have tires slashed in Oaklands area

Dozens of residents in the Oaklands area of Victoria awoke Monday morning to find the tires on their vehicles slashed. Victoria police received multiple calls from owners reporting tires slashed on more than 30 vehicles overnight.
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Dozens of residents in the Oaklands area of Victoria awoke Monday morning to find the tires on their vehicles slashed.

Victoria police received multiple calls from owners reporting tires slashed on more than 30 vehicles overnight. Some owners reported damage on all four of their vehicle’s tires. It is believed that the damage occurred overnight in an area that includes Shakespeare Street, Scott Street, Victor Street, Lionel Street, Haultain Street, Kings Road and others.

Victoria police are asking for the public’s assistance, to report any suspicious activity they may have witnessed in the community Sunday evening. Anyone with information about the vandalism can contact the Victoria Police Department non-emergency line at 250-995-7654 or Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).