Tuesday, 19 July 2022

Footage Released Of Suspected Tyre Slasher In Merewether

 BY IAN CROUCH

Newcastle Police believe they're closing in on the person responsible for a spate of tyre slashing incidents across Mayfield and Merewether in recent weeks.

They've released CCTV footage showing a man wearing a black hoodie and a face covering appearing to stand up straight from bending down beside a car before walking down Hopkins Street in Merewether at night.

There's been an increase in vandalism attacks on cars in the area in the past few days and residents with CCTV or dashcam footage are being urged to contact Newcastle Police Station.

Police wants to speak to this man in connection with tyre slashing incidents in Merewether Picture: NSW Police