Police are warning Papamoa residents to be wary of vandalism after a spree of slashed tyres at people's homes this week.
In a Papamoa newsletter police warn that there have been several instances of wilful damage occurring overnight with car tyres being slashed in Santa Monica Drive, Gravatt Road, Montego Drive and Evans Road.
Police encourage anyone if they see or hear anything suspicious in the middle of the night, to please call 111 immediately.