East-end homes, buses fired at with pellet guns
Police believe pellets responsible for property damage Thursday night
CBC News
Posted: Dec 8, 2012 10:47 AM ET
Last Updated: Dec 8, 2012 12:29 PM ET
Police are looking for suspects after two OC Transpo buses and a number of homes in the east end were damaged Thursday by what police believe to be pellet guns.
At about 8:10 p.m., homes along Briarfield Crescent were hit with what police think are pellets.
Then, at about 8:30 p.m., two OC Transpo buses in the same area were hit, causing damage to windows.
Police are looking for suspects who may have been seen along Charlemagne Boulevard or on a footpath between Briarfield and Delia crescents.
Anyone with information is asked to call 613-236-1222 ext. 3478, or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS).
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