(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating after someone intentionally damaged equipment used to record water flow data in the Town of Cobden. The device, known as a portable level water velocity logger, was installed into the sewer system under a manhole cover near the intersection of Astrolabe Road and Bonnechere Street on April 2. A picture of the equipment is included in attached file.
On Sunday April 6 between 1:15am and 1:30am someone opened the manhole cover and removed the device. The damaged unit was discarded in a ditch nearby, missing a cable and sensor. The suspect(s) must have had knowledge where the device was installed, possessed a specialized tool to remove the manhole cover, and be strong enough to lift the lid. Provincial Constable Kyle Mask is investigating, and can be contacted at 613-432-3211 if you have any information on this crime.
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