On the same weekend, an office was broken into. The individuals responsible were caught in the act and arrested by the RCMP.
Another incident involving a broken window was rumoured to be vandalism, but turned out to be an accident.
Queens detachment NCO Staff Sgt. Bruno Deveau said each year when the weather turns nice there is a bit more vandalism.
“I would not call it a rash. If the trend (from previous years) continues, I expect it will die down quickly.”
Deveau said patrols won’t be increased on Main St, but he will continue to encourage foot patrols of the downtown area.
“Main St. Liverpool is usually well patrolled. Every time a police car leaves (the depot) it usually takes that route to go somewhere.”
Anne Langille, owner of the Moss Pot was disappointed it happened to her, but doesn’t think it’s a sign of an increase on Main St.
“Vandalism happens. It was stupidity, I’m sure,” she said.
She didn’t have cost estimates for repairs yet, but expects it to be well over $1,000.
“It’s an inconvenience to the store, and it’s frustrating as a new business owner to have that happen.”
Vandalism and the weather
Some business owners on Main St. in Liverpool are concerned about a recent string of vandalism; however the RCMP say it’s not the start of something larger. On the June 13 weekend, the window of “The Moss Pot” was broken.
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