FLORIDA, USA — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a series of criminal mischief incidents in which multiple semi-tractor trailer tires have been intentionally deflated by an unknown suspect in Columbia County.
FHP says incidents have occurred during nighttime hours while semi-tractor trailers are parked overnight at various entrance and exit ramps of Interstate I-75 at the US 90, State Road 47 and US 41/441 exits.
In addition, at least one incident also occurred on Interstate 10 in Columbia County.
FHP says to date, there have been six separate incidents where the suspect has used an unknown object to puncture the vehicle and or trailer tires.
One victim was able to provide FHP Investigators surveillance images of a potential suspect, described as a young man.
The Florida Highway Patrol is requesting that anyone with information about similar incidents or potential suspect(s) contact the Florida Highway Patrol (1-800-387-1290) or their local Crime Stoppers.
