The streets of Brackenridge, Allegheny County, have become an emerging concern for local drivers and pedestrians due to the hazardous placement of metal caltrops. According to a WPXI report, large metal spikes specifically crafted to puncture tires have been discovered around 1st and Brackenridge Avenues. These devices, known as "caltrops," are currently under investigation by the Tarentum Police Department, as the culprits behind their scattering remain unidentified.
Residents, during an interview with Channel 11, expressed their worries and frustrations. One resident, Arden Verner, echoed the sentiment of pointless aggravation, unable to discern the reasoning behind such acts, as found in a statement obtained by WPXI, which caused "a lot of aggravation to everyone." Michael Booker, also a resident of Brackenridge, highlighted the financial burden when replacing car tires could reach "about 300 or 400 dollars... if not more," and emphasized the broader hazard involving possible accidents, which could impact not just the drivers, but innocent bystanders as well.
Tarentum Borough Police Department is asking anyone with information about the person or people responsible for placing these items, or who may know their origin, to contact police at 412-473-3056, as detailed by WTAE.
