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Vandals do $100K damage to Burnaby telcom lines

Police are investigating vandalism that did about $100,000 worth of damage to telecommunications lines in Burnaby last week. The telecommunications company reported suspected damage to the lines on the morning of Oct. 22, according to Burnaby RCMP.
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Police are investigating vandalism that did about $100,000 worth of damage to telecommunications lines in Burnaby last week.

The telecommunications company reported suspected damage to the lines on the morning of Oct. 22, according to Burnaby RCMP.

Investigators are now hoping to speak to anyone who was in the area of the Douglas Road-Highway 1 overpass between 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21. and 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

“If you were driving in the area and have a dashcam or if you were in the area and noticed any suspicious activity, such as vehicles parked near the overpass or anyone using power tools, you are asked to contact Burnaby RCMP,” stated an RCMP press release Friday afternoon.

Call Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999.

To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.solvecrime.ca.