Staff
On Saturday, June 6, Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to investigate a mischief complaint after a unknown male youth was observed tagging a bridge with graffiti located on the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Club (OFSC) trail off of Hwy. 6 & 10, near Circle Drive, in the Municipality of Meaford, shortly before police were called.
The suspect was described as being approximately 16-17 years of age with dark hair and glasses. He was wearing a red jacket and carrying a red backpack, and was last seen leaving the area on a mountain bike towards Owen Sound. Red spray paint was used to tag the bridge.
Graffiti, which is a Criminal Code office, is the wilful damage or destruction of property and can be punishable with up to a 10 year prison sentence.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a Web Tip towww.crimestop-gb.org. You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
