WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP is investigating after several Pride flags and decorations were damaged or destroyed recently in Perth and Wellington counties.
“Between [June 1 and 13], a number of Pride decorations and flags have been destroyed at schools, on streets and at a business,” states a June 14 Wellington County OPP press release.
Police say they are investigating “a rash of mischiefs,” including:
- on June 4 at about 10pm, someone damaged several Pride ribbons on light standards on Main Street in Palmerston;
- on June 12 at about 11pm, someone damaged a Pride flag at a business on Mitchell Street South in Listowel and a Pride flag at a school in Listowel;
- sometime between June 10 and 13, someone damaged Pride flags at schools in Drayton, Moorefield and Harriston; and
- on June 13, police received a report that someone damaged pride ribbons on light standards in both Palmerston and Harriston.
Police are asking anyone with information about these incidents or any similar crimes to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips.
Tip providers may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
