Police have appealed for information as they investigate an estimated $42,000 worth of damage.

At least 17 car tyres were deflated after a man allegedly forced his way into a luxury car yard on Marius Street just before midnight on Sunday, causing nearly $30,000 in damage.

The man was last seen leaving the area and headed towards Hill Street.

Police were notified of a separate incident where 15 vehicles parked at a carpark on Scarborough Close in Tamworth were vandalised sometime on Saturday night or Sunday morning.

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Investigations revealed a sharp object had been used to puncture the tyres and deflate them, causing $12,000 in damage.

Oxley Police District officers continue to investigate both incidents and believe they are linked.

Police have released an image of a man as part of their investigations and believe the man in the footage could help them with their inquiries.

He can be seen wearing long black pants with white stripes on the side with an orange and black beanie, a grey jumper, a long crucifix necklace and a blue and white surgical face mask. He is not wearing shoes in the photo.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Tamworth police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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