Merritt Park Fountain Vandalized

Tuesday, 20 June 2023 17:28

By Linda Morgan

Photo Credit: Niagara Regional Police Services

Police say a substance was poured into the fountain

Niagara Regional Police are investigating after a water fountain in Welland was damaged.

Investigators say the fountain at Merritt Park was vandalized at some point between the evening hours on Sunday, June 18th, and Tuesday, June 20th at 8:30 a.m.

A substance believed to be motor oil was poured into the fountain.

The cleanup cost is estimated to be between $3,000 and $5,000.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Niagara Regional Police Service by dialing 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1023300 or Crime Stoppers of Niagara by dialing 1-800-222-TIPS.

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