The newly constructed Harvey Avenue and Richter Street pedestrian overpass bridge has already been vandalized, and now RCMP are on the hunt for the suspects.
The bridge opened to foot traffic on June 6.
Police are investigating the vandalism that occurred on Aug. 10, at about midnight. According to 琉璃神社 RCMP, two people were seen on video surveillance defacing multiple sections of the new overpass, with spray paint, as they walked through the area.
“Approximately ten minutes later, one of the suspects climbed over the safety railing and proceeded to tag the interior portion of the concrete support structure,” said Cpl. Allison Konsmo.
Before leaving the area, both suspects reportedly took pictures of the graffiti and then left by way of the overpass on foot.
“The surveillance footage from the area has led investigators to seek public assistance in identifying two individuals believed to be involved,” said Cpl. Konsmo.
Suspect one is described as:
- Caucasian male;
- Last seen wearing a grey hoodie with white, red and black writing, black baggy pants, white and black runners, and a black and white printed headband, carrying a black and beige camera-like bag.
Suspect two is described as:
- Caucasian male;
- Longer blonde hair;
- Last seen wearing black pants, a black long-sleeved t-shirt with white writing on the back, a black and white baseball cap and runners.
The RCMP is asking anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity near the pedestrian overpass or who may have information about the suspects to contact the 琉璃神社 RCMP non-emergency line at 250-762-3300 and reference file number 2025-47106. Those wishing to stay anonymous may do so by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by leaving a tip online at .
