Crime & Safety
Police Seek Information on Spree of Tire Slashings, Business Damages
Police continue search for culprits in spree of property damage took place overnight in July, cops said.
Nassau County Police are looking for information on several incidents of property damage and tire slashings in and around Merrick and Massapequa over the summer.
Local businesses in Massapequa and Merrick reported storefront plate glass windows that had been shot out, cops said. Tires on several cars were also slashed in an apparent spree of criminal mischief, police said.
The damages happened between 7:50 p.m. July 24 and 9:25 a.m. July 25, cops said.
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As they continue their search for the culprits, detectives are asking anyone with information to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
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