Tucson Police are warning drivers on the east side of town about metal spikes found sticking out of manhole covers-- for the second time this year.
Police received reports in late January after several vehicles were damaged after driving over the spikes.
Thursday morning, an eastside resident located two manhole covers with the same type of spikes while he was out walking his dogs, said Tucson Police spokesman Sergeant Pete Dugan.
The manholes were in the area of South Pantano Parkway and South Sleepy Hollow Avenue, near the area of East Golf Links Road and East 22nd Street.
Authorities said that it's obvious the spikes are being placed on purpose, most likely with the intention of causing damage to passing vehicles.
After the spikes were discovered and removed, police received reports from two people who had damaged their vehicles when they drove over the spikes at about 5 a.m.
Anyone with information is asked to call 88-CRIME.
Drivers who see anything similar to the spikes or suspicious in the roadway are asked to call 911 immediately.
Tucson police reminds the public that placing an object in the roadway that has the potential to cause an accident or damage property could face felony charges.
