Damages To Salt Pile To Exceed $5,000

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are currently investigating a mischief that has caused an estimated $5,000 to $7,500 in damages to a local business in Vanastra.

Huron OPP officers were dispatched to Saltco Incorporated located at 3rd Street in Vanastra this week after the owner observed extensive damage to the large stockpile of salt at this location. Sometime between Friday, April 10th and Monday, April 13th, 2015 unknown suspects climbed onto the top of the salt pile and proceeded to cut the straps that held the large tarps in place. This caused numerous salt bags to shift and fall creating a large hole in the center of the salt pile. Additionally, those responsible cut several large holes in the tarps which allowed water to penetrate into the salt pile causing further damage.

The cost to repair the tarps and re-pile the salt is estimated to be around $5,000 to $7,000.

Police encourage nearby residents and those passing by to contact police immediately if trespassers are observed on or in the immediate area of this salt pile.

Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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