Bracebridge OPP have charged two youths in relation to significant damage to the Lions Club’s Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial at the Gravenhurst Wharf.
Police say on August 26 shortly after midnight, a group of five people walking along the boardwalk tore down two banner-style signs, as well as a placard affixed to the railing and another nearby sign and threw them into the water.
On September 16, police arrested and charged two Port Sydney youths, aged 14 and 16, with mischief.
Both are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice Youth Court in Bracebridge on November 5 to answer to the charges.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the three other individuals believed to have been involved.
Police describe the remaining individuals as one male and two females, all appearing to be between 14 and 19 years old. The male is described as having very short dark hair and white shoes, dark sweatpants, and a grey long-sleeve shirt. One female has long dark hair and glasses, dark jeans, white shoes, and a dark shirt and the other has long light brown hair, blue jeans, and a sheer see through top.
Anyone with information is asked to call Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers with reference number E261234280.
