Perth County OPP are investigating after two maple trees were damaged in Mitchell. (Provided by Perth County OPP)Perth County OPP are investigating after two maple trees were damaged in Mitchell. (Provided by Perth County OPP)
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Damage to trees under investigation

Police are investigating after numerous trees were damaged in Mitchell.

Perth County OPP were called on May 15 at 10 a.m. and were told about a mischief incident that occurred on May 12. Investigators say that sometime between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on May 12, three unknown suspects caused damage to two 80-year-old maple trees in the area of Wellington Street, Mitchell by removing the outer bark of the trees. The damage was assessed at approximately $25,000.

An investigation is ongoing, and police are encouraging anyone who may have any information to contact Perth County OPP or Crime Stoppers.

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