By Associated Press - Wednesday, August 30, 2017

SOMERDALE, N.J. (AP) - Police in New Jersey have arrested a man who they say slashed 52 tires on multiple police and fire vehicles.

Philly.com reports (https://bit.ly/2vrzKae ) police have charged the 51-year-old with multiple charges including criminal mischief following an arrest on Tuesday. Investigators say a Somerdale Police officer recognized the suspect in surveillance videos because he had previously reported a stolen bicycle at the station.

According to police, the suspect slashed tires on nine police cruisers, one fire vehicle and three personal cars of police officers on Sunday.

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Information from: The Philadelphia Inquirer, https://www.inquirer.com

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