The public is being asked to contact New Hazelton RCMP or CrimeStoppers with any information on five CN signals boxes being damaged in the Gitwangak (Kitwanga) area.
On Oct. 5 and reported on the 7th, two signal boxes were damaged by firearms ranging from .22 calibre to high calibre rifles and shot guns. The boxes sent out a signal there was damage at 5:51 p.m. on Oct. 5.
The same types of firearms were used Oct. 19 when three signal boxes were shot at. The box sent out a signal to CN that it was damaged at 12:34 a.m.
The damage in the area caused several trains to cease operations and stop for safety concerns both times.
CrimeStoppers can be reached at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), terracecrimestoppers.ca, Bulkley Valley CrimeStoppers on Facebook, texting 274637 with keyword Tipsnow, or searching BC CrimeStoppers and following the links.
