OPP cruiser. (Photo courtesy of @OPP_WR via Twitter)OPP cruiser. (Photo courtesy of @OPP_WR via Twitter)
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25 trees damaged in Huron Township

Police are investigating after 25 trees were damaged along Boiler Beach Road in Huron Township.

South Bruce OPP got the call on February 11th, just after 5 p.m.

Police found that the trees had been girdled.

That is the action of cutting away the bark in a ring around the tree to interrupt the circulation of water and nutrients which can damage or kill the tree.

OPP warn destroying or damaging property is a criminal act and the maximum penalty for mischief, upon conviction, is two years in jail.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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