Police seek suspect in cell tower damage in eastern Ontario

OPP investigating multiple incidents of mischief and fires in which 20 different cell phone towers have been targeted

The OPP have released these photos from surveillance video of a suspect in multiple incidents of mischief and fires damaging cell phone towers in eastern Ontario. (Police-supplied photos)
The OPP have released these photos from surveillance video of a suspect in multiple incidents of mischief and fires damaging cell phone towers in eastern Ontario. (Police-supplied photos)

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect in connection with damage done to cell phone towers across eastern Ontario.

The OPP’s East Region Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch and with assistance from the OPP Forensic Identification Services and the Ontario Fire Marshall, have been investigating damage caused to cell towers across the region.

Since early October, there have been multiple incidents of mischief and fires in which 20 different cell phone towers have been targeted.

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Members of the public who observe anything suspicious at or near a cell tower are asked to contact police immediately.

The OPP have released images of a suspect. Anyone with information relating to these occurrences is asked to the OPP tip line at 1-844-677-9400.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or you can submit a tip to Crime Stoppers online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca. You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.