(MUNICIPALITY OF MEAFORD, ON) – On Saturday, September 21, 2013 at approximately 10:59 a.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of mischief done to several scarecrows in Station Hill Park on James Crescent in Meaford. The scarecrows, which had been made and erected by volunteers for the Scarecrow Festival scheduled for next weekend, were damaged overnight by unknown person(s).
Every one commits mischief who wilfully destroys or damages property, and, if convicted, the person may face up to two years in jail if the damage is under $5,000. The court may also impose a fine and order the accused to make restitution to the victim(s) for the damage done.
Crime prevention starts with you. Report any suspicious activity, persons, or vehicles to police. To contact the Grey County OPP, call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a Web Tip to www.crimestop-gb.org. You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.