(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is currently investigating an act of mischief at a Cockshutt Road, Townsend, Norfolk County, Ontario, address.
On Monday, May 26, 2014 at approximately 4:51 p.m., a vehicle was travelling south bound along Cockshutt Road, south of Norfolk County Road 19 East when a balloon filled with green paint was thrown from a school bus travelling north bound.
The balloon struck the vehicle and startled the driver. The driver was able to safely stop the motor vehicle without being involved in a collision and immediately contacted the police.
This is a very dangerous act that had the potential to cause a collision and injury to the operator of the vehicle or another innocent motorist travelling on the roadway.
The OPP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects. If anyone has any information they are being asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
The investigation is continuing.