Five men have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after more than 60 cars were damaged in a 25-mile trail of destruction.
The arrests have been made after the vehicles had their windows smashed and tyres slashed from the outskirts of Leicester to the Vale of Belvoir.
The wrecking spree, which took in cars in at least ten villages, is believed to have begun in the early hours of Monday January 2.
A Leicestershire Police spokesman said: "We received more than 60 reports of vehicles having their tyres slashed and rear windows smashed overnight on Sunday January 1 and Monday January 2.
"Five men, aged 18,19, 20, 21 and 23, were arrested yesterday in connection with the series and remain in custody.
"Reports have been received from a number of areas including Glenfield, Thurmaston, East Goscote, Rearsby, Frisby on the Wreake, Saxelby, Waltham on the Wolds."
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The police spokesman said nothing was stolen during the incidents.
He made an appeal for witnesses to come forward.
He said: "If you saw or heard anything which could be related to the damage, please contact us, as may be able to provide information which could assist with our investigation.
"We would encourage anyone whose vehicle has been damaged and hasn't yet reported it to police to do so."
Anyone with any information about the incidents is asked to contact the police on 101.
The five men have now been released on police bail for further enquiries to be carried out.