*Submitted to Quinte News*
Peterborough County OPP are investigating an act of vandalism that occurred at the Apsley Library.
On Wednesday June 11, 2025, Peterborough County OPP received a call from the Apsley Library advising that ‘bollards’ outside the library that had been painted in celebration of PRIDE Month had been deliberately defaced and painted over. The caller advised that the vandalism took place some time overnight on Tuesday June 10, 2025.
The Apsley Library has announced plans to repaint the bollards and representation from the Peterborough County OPP will be on hand to show support and to stand in solidarity against hate-motivated actions.
Acts of hate or intolerance are taken very seriously by Peterborough County OPP and will not be tolerated.
Peterborough County OPP are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual(s) responsible for these actions and request that anyone who may be able to assist contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
