Investigation begins into possible mischief at Railway crossings

OTTAWA - Today, Ottawa Police Service West District Investigators met with representatives from VIA Rail Canada regarding possible incidents of mischief at seven West end railway crossings.

The seven railway crossings in question are Strandherd Road, Jockvale Road, Greenbank Road, Fallowfield Road, Woodroffe Avenue, the OC Transpo Transitway and Merivale Road.

Ottawa Police will be leading this investigation with assistance from VIA Rail Canada Police Service.

Anyone with information about any of these incidents are asked to contact Ottawa Police Service West District Investigations at 613-236-1222 ext. 2666 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.

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