Referendum signs vandalized in Fort McMurray, suspects sought by RCMP

A vandalized referendum sign in Fort McMurray, Alta. (RCMP)

Police are looking for individuals responsible for vandalizing seven referendum signs in Fort McMurray.

Officers received a report that signs were damaged with spray paint on Thursday and estimate the vandalism occurred some time between Sept. 29 and Oct. 4.

Eleven signs were placed around the city by third-party campaign group Let Alberta Decide with permission from Elections Alberta and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Similar signs have been seen in other communities across the province.

The vandalized signs were placed at the following locations:

• two along Thickwood Boulevard;
• two along Confederation Drive;
• one on Hospital Street;
• one on MacKenzie Boulevard; and
• one along Highway 63, across from the dump station.

Anyone with information about the vandalized signs is asked to contact RCMP at 780-788-4040.