(RIPLEY, ON) – On June 21, 2018 at 7:41 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of mischief and theft from the Botanical Gardens located along Park Street in the village of Ripley. Sometime between 6:00 p.m. on June 19, 2018 and 7:00 a.m. on June 20, 2018, an out building on the property was forcibly entered and a second outbuilding had some graffiti painted on the exterior. The list of stolen items includes marigold flowers, a quantity of heritage seeds and a quantity of cash from a donation box. The value of the stolen property is estimated to be more than $1,000.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police 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.