Dramatic arrest for alleged tyre slasher

Dramatic arrest for alleged tyre slasher

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An Armadale woman has been charged over her alleged involvement in several damage offences.

A 42-year-old Armadale woman has been charged with a string of offences over her alleged involvement in numerous damage incidents in Armadale this month. 

Police allege the woman slashed the tyres of vehicles parked in the Armadale town centre and associated shopping centres over a 10-day period. 

Thanks to members of the public supplying information and also targeted patrols, police arrested the woman at a shopping centre in Armadale on April 23. 

The woman was charged with 30 counts of criminal damage, one count of possess prohibited weapon, one count of possess another article with intent to injure and one count of disorderly conduct. 

She appeared at Armadale Magistrates Court yesterday. 

Anyone whose vehicle was damaged in Armadale earlier this month is encouraged to report it to police on 131 444.