Nearly 20 vehicles found with slashed or flattened tires in downtown Peoria

Peoria, Ill — Peoria Police are investigating a rash of vandalism to more than a dozen vehicles.

“Police were dispatched to multiple locations in the downtown area…for reports of vehicles with slashed or otherwise flattened tires”, said PPD Public Information officer Semone Roth.

We’re told Reports indicate that at least 20 vehicles were vandalized.

Peoria Police Patrol Division and Criminal Investigations Division are currently investigating.

Police are asking residents in the downtown and surrounding areas to check their vehicles and report anything suspicious to the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521.