Damage caused by vandalism in Pleasant Valley Park

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed October 14, 2015 12:00 PM

Summary

The City of Nanaimo is asking for the public's help in identifying those responsible for an act of vandalism in Pleasant Valley Park. On the evening of Monday, October 12, an individual or multiple individuals in a vehicle accessed the field in Pleasant Valley Park by cutting the chain gate at the west end of the park. They then proceeded to drive over the fields causing extensive damage to the fields.

If you have any information please contact City of Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Environment or the police non-emergency line.

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Key Points

This act caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to the field. This is at least the third time in the past year this type of vandalism has occurred.
If you have any information please call the City at 250-755-7515, 250-756-5200 or the police non-emergency line at 250-754-2345.

Quotes

"Vandalism in our parks and fields costs the City thousands of dollars every year to clean up and repair. If you come across damage in Nanaimo's parks please report it."

Al Britton

Manager of Park Operations

City of Nanaimo