NSW Police rural crime officers have received a number of reports that tyre spikes have been found on roads in Vulcan and Gurnang state forests near Oberon.

State Rural Crime Co-ordinator Detective Inspector Cameron Whiteside said not only could these sharpened metal spikes could cause harm to vehicles and people.

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"These spikes are causing damage to vehicle tyres, however they have the real potential to cause vehicles to lose control, resulting in serious injuries or death to families that frequent the forests," he said.

Det Insp Whiteside has called on anyone with a vehicle that has been damaged by this type of spike to report it to police immediately.

"Please take photos of the spikes and minimise the handling of the spikes, using disposable gloves where possible as we would like to have the spikes forensically examined," he said.

Det Insp Whiteside has also urged people to report these types of incidents to police, rather than on social media.

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"Police have had to chase down the reports after seeing the matters recorded on social media," he said.

"We would like the matters reported directly to your local police in a timely manner, to increase the potential of charging those responsible."

Anyone driving in state forests is urged to be vigilant and exercise caution.

If you have information in relation to the Vulcan or Gurnang state forests, contact the Chifley Police District Rural Crime Prevention Team on 6332 8699.

If you have information, report it to your local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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