Halifax Regional Police is investigating a report of property damage that occurred at the historic Public Gardens, located in the heart of Halifax.
Overnight on March 8-9, an unknown person(s) unlawfully entered the park and damaged an eight foot statue that has been inside the park for over 100 years. The statue was of a Roman Goddess and was located south of the gardens’ gazebo.
Crimes like this are senseless. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or texting a tip – Tip 202 + your message to 274637.
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