Tires Slashed in Hickory Ridge

We saw this on various news sites. Here's a short in the Sun:

More than four-dozen residents of a Howard County neighborhood awakened Saturday to find tires on their cars slashed or punctured. Howard County police said that the vandalism took place between midnight and 6 a.m. on five streets in the Clemens Crossing neighborhood of Hickory Ridge in Columbia. About 50 residents who live on Blue Arrow Court, Eclipse Way, Fair Oaks, Quarter Staff Road and White Washer Way were affected.

NBC in Washington said police suspect the vandals may be kids familiar with the neighborhood.

Police said they believe this is an isolated incident and that it was done by youngsters familiar with the neighborhood. They are offering a reward of up to $300 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest of a suspect.

Police are encouraging anyone with information to call 410-313-3700. Callers may remain anonymous.