By KARI BLURTON
Hays Post

The Hays Police Department is investigating a string of tire slashings at auto businesses and homes occurring overnight Sunday.

According to HPD Assistant Police Chief Brian Dawson, an officer responded to the first report of criminal damage at 8:45 a.m. at A&A Coors Inc., 751 E. Eighth.

Dawson said a Bobcat on A & A property had its windows and headlights broken and three tires were slashed.

Soon after responding to the first call, Dave’s Auto Repair, Fort Hays Auto Sales and Pfeifer Auto Sales, all located on Eighth Street, reported tire slashings, as well.

Dave’s Auto Repair received the most damage, with tires slashed on five vehicles.

A resident at Weber Condos LLC, 527 E. Eighth, also reported a vehicle tire slashing and a resident living on the 1800 block of 27th also reported a vehicle tire was cut Sunday morning.

Anyone with information on the incidents is encouraged to call the HPD at (785) 625-1030.