Police appeal for tips after ‘significant damage’ at Muskoka park

Annie Williams Park in Bracebridge, Ont.

Provincial police are seeking the public’s help with their investigation into an act of vandalism at Annie Williams Park in Bracebridge.

Police believe a vehicle was driven over several teepee poles, causing significant damage, and noted one pole was missing from the park.

The incident is believed to have happened sometime between Sunday evening and Tuesday morning following the second annual ‘See Muskoka Through Our Eyes’ powwow, which was held at the park over the weekend.

Police say the teepee poles were left in the park, which was secured by a locked gate. The poles were meant to be removed the following day.

“That damage happened sometime overnight,” the OPP noted.

The OPP is asking anyone with information or video surveillance from the area of Santa’s Village Road and Annie Williams Park to contact it at 1-888-310-1122. Authorities are working to identify those responsible and are relying on tips from the public to help solve the case.