Police seeking assistance from the public in identifying individual suspected of causing mischief

Release Date: June 13, 2023

23-92000

Between April and June 2023 numerous acts of vandalism has occurred at Lemoine Point Conservation Area off of Coverdale Drive in Kingston’s west end.

During this period of time approximately 30 benches have been damaged along with washroom doors and various other signage on the property.

Conservation area enthusiasts have been both outraged and dismayed over the fact that many of the benches that have been vandalized are memorial benches that have small plaques with names inscribed on them. The damage to the benches, washroom doors, and signage on the property has amounted to approximately $5000.

Recent security footage from the property in early June shows that the suspect responsible generally appears in the area in the late morning hours.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, with a slim to medium build and short brown hair. On one of the dates that the suspect attended he was wearing a blue bicycle helmet with a small rearview mirror rod which extended out from the front of his helmet on the left side. He also was wearing a brown t-shirt, dark shorts and a grey or blue backpack. He was riding a light blue or grey bicycle with a unique rear fender.

Anyone with information in regards to the identity of this suspect is asked to please contact Constable Lisa Decaire via email at ldecaire@kingstonpolice.ca.

You can also provide tips anonymously by calling our general number 613-549-4660 ext. 0 and asking to remain anonymous.