NEWTON, MA — Several weeks ago someone reported finding thumbtacks in the bike lane on Winchester Street. Police at the time said no one officially reported the tacks to them. Now, Newton Police are advising the community to beware of tacks scattered on the roadway and to reach out to them if they know anything about how they got there.

Saturday a cyclist called police to report they'd gotten a flat tire because of tacks scattered on the road near 210 Nahanton St. Meanwhile, Joe Marinelli posted on Instagram warning fellow cyclists about the thumb tacks Saturday. "Hoping I saved someone from having a bad, or really bad, day today," he wrote.

"Our department takes these incidents seriously and have stepped up patrols in those areas. All measures will be looked at to apprehend the person(s) involved," said police in a statement. Anyone who might any information about the tacks is urged to contact Newton Police a 617 796-2100

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