Alleged Newcastle Tyre Slasher Caught

BY IAN CROUCH

 Police believe they've caught the serial tyre slasher who's been wreaking havoc around Newcastle's  inner suburbs in recent months.

Police have received 138 reports of tyres being slashed around the Mayfield and Tighes Hill areas since May this year.

Officers executed a search warrant at a Mayfield home yesterday, arresting a 44-year-old woman.

Says she's been charged with 8 counts of malicious damage and 3 counts of drug possession and refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today.

A motive for the alleged attacks has not been revealed.

Police released this CCTV Image recently of a women they believed could assist with inquiries

New Image Of Suspected Tyre Slasher Released

BY IAN CROUCH

 It's believed the woman responsible for slashing car tyres in Newcastle's inner suburbs has now destroyed more than 100.

Detectives say she's been targeting cars in the Mayfield, Islington and Tighes Hill areas since May, leaving an estimated damage bill of well over 10-thousand dollars.

She first started slashing tyres at night time but has recently been active during the day, attacking cars parked on the street, in driveways and in car parks.

Detectives have released a new image of the woman they believe is responsible for the vandalism spree.