'Thousands of dollars' in damage done to popular Halifax-area trail
Police are looking for information after a popular trail in the Halifax area was vandalized over the weekend.
RCMP officers responded to a report of mischief on the Beechville-Lakeside-Timberlea (BLT) trail from Timberlea to Hubley, N.S., around 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
Police believe 10 gates that prevent motorized access to the trail were vandalized sometime the night before.
A gate that prevents motorized access to the Beechville-Lakeside-Timberlea (BLT) trail from Timberlea to Hubley, N.S., is pictured after it was vandalized. (Courtesy: RCMP)
The damage is estimated to be in the “thousands of dollars.”
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the vandalism to call them at 902-490-or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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