Police seek tire slasher

Three car owners had an unpleasant surprise when they tried to drive off Saturday morning.

January 12, 2016; 8:36 AM • by Richard Hayes

From RPD:

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the suspect in the attached photo who slashed tires in the Fan.

At approximately 3:50 a.m. on Friday, January 1, a male was walking in the 500 and 600 blocks of Ryland Street and used a knife to slash tires on three vehicles. He is also suspected of slashing tires on a vehicle on Franklin Street and on a vehicle on Grace Street nearby.

The suspect is described as a white male wearing a rumpled suit. He has dark hair and a beard.

Detectives ask anyone with any information about this man’s identity to call Third Precinct Detective Greg Sullivan at (804) 646-1950 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.