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• The mystery of who has been slashing tires in the southern Italian city of Vastogirardi has been solved, The Guardian reported.
The wave of damaged tires began in July and ramped up again in October in the town of about 600 residents, forcing police to place undercover cops on patrol.
Finally, they mounted surveillance cameras, and in late November, they collared their suspect: a dog named Billy, who was suffering from a painful case of gingivitis.
"It is a peaceful village -- we knew it couldn't be anyone from outside as we are always aware of any suspicious movements," said deputy mayor Remo Scocchera. "It's a positive thing that the perpetrator wasn't a person in the village."
Still, Billy's owner will probably have to pony up for the damaged tires -- not to mention dental work. [Guardian, 12/4/2023]