The "Ice Pick Bandit" has struck again at the Southfork Truck Stop in Gurdon, Arkansas. This makes it the second attack at this location since September.
What happened: On the night between January 19th and 20th, the bandit targeted semi trucks at the truck stop, slashing 296 tires on 40 trucks.
- The damage is estimated to be as much as $45,000, according to the Clark County Sheriff.
- Security footage reveals a red truck that might be the getaway vehicle.
The suspect: The Ice Pick Bandit has been active since 2023, with attacks in several states like Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee. He appears on camera as a white male, aged 30-40, sporting a mustache.
Security measures: The truck stop is working on getting higher resolution cameras to help catch the culprit. "Hopefully we can catch him red-handed or before he attacks the next time," said manager Stephanie Helsey reported Arkadelphian.
Looking ahead: The authorities speculate he might be parking elsewhere to avoid detection. There's also a theory that he might be a former DOT officer or someone with a grudge against truck drivers.
No one has been hurt in these incidents so far, but truckers in the area stay vigilant against such attacks.