Police are asking for the public's assistance, to report suspicious activity immediately.
On September 23, 2017 at approximately 9:53 a.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police received a report of vandalism at the Markdale Ball Diamond located in King Edward Park on Walker Street in the Municipality of Grey Highlands. Sometime overnight unknown persons ripped a bench from the wall in one of the dugouts.
In recent weeks, there have been several reports of vandalism in the area. On September 5th police received a report that someone had spray painted the port-a-johns in King Edward Park. On September 7th police received a report that someone had spray-painted a wall at Beavercrest School. On September 13th police received a report that someone had put part-full cans of beer into the book drop-off at the Walter Harris Memorial Library. On September 16th, police received a report that various marketing signs had been ripped off from the ball diamond fence. On September 18th, a vehicle parked at the arena had a window smashed and a women's purse was stolen.
Grey County OPP continue to investigate these incidents and are asking the public's assistance by reporting suspicious vehicles, persons and or activities to police immediately.
Anyone with information which may assist is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
source: media release, Grey County OPP