Suspect slashes tires on police vehicles near Philadelphia City Hall

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Police: Suspect sought in tire-slashing spree near Philly City Hall
Police: Suspect sought in tire-slashing spree near Philly City Hall. Jim Gardner has more on Action News at 11 p.m. on June 18, 2019.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Authorities are looking for the suspect who slashed the tires on police vehicles parked near Philadelphia City Hall in broad daylight.

Detectives hope someone will recognize the man seen in released surveillance video.

He struck at 13th and Arch streets and 15th Street and JFK Boulevard on June 7 and 8.

Police said the suspect is approximately 6' tall and carried an orange backpack with a Flyers logo.