6 vehicles vandalized in Windsor, N.S.: RCMP
Nova Scotia RCMP is investigating a series of tire slashings in Windsor Monday morning.
According to a Wednesday news release, police responded to a reported mischief at Turner Lane around 11:33 a.m. They learned the tires of at least six vehicles were slashed.
Police believe the slashings occurred between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Monday.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call police at 902-798-2207, or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.
For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.
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