Person of interest identified after dozens of tires slashed in Esquimalt, police say

Victoria police say they've identified a person of interest after someone went on a tire slashing rampage in Esquimalt.

Police say more than 40 vehicles were hit over a four kilometre stretch, mostly along Craigflower Road, before 7 a.m. on Friday.

Most of the tires can't be repaired and will need to be replaced.

VicPD says it has identified a person of interest who was seen on a surveillance camera, but they need help from the public to track that person down.

Anyone with information is asked to contact VicPD at [phone] and quote file 17-9146.

We've now reports that up to 40 vehicles have had their tires slashed. #Esquimalt #tireslashing #yyjtraffic.

— Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) March 10, 2017

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  Police say more than 40 vehicles were hit over a four-kilometre stretch. Mar. 10, 2017 (CTV Vancouver Island)