The Oxford and Norfolk Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for the public’s help after several railway crossings were damaged earlier this week, leaving safety equipment inoperable.
Between 10:00 p.m. on November 24 and 8:30 a.m. on November 25, officers responded to multiple reports of mischief at rail crossings in both counties. Unknown suspects tampered with equipment, causing the crossing arms to stop working. Police say a person of interest was seen leaving one of the areas on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV).
The damaged locations include Vienna Road in Tillsonburg, as well as Spruce Street at Bell Mill Side Road and Plowmans Line near Highway 3 in Norfolk County.
The OPP warn that interfering with railway equipment is extremely dangerous and could lead to serious or even fatal consequences. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information about the suspects or ATV involved is urged to contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.