Police in Port Hope, Ont., are investigating incidents involving smashed pumpkins, including some found marked with racial slurs.
According to the Port Hope Police Service, on Saturday a man on Centennial Drive discovered a smashed pumpkin and damaged vanity at the end of a yard.
On Sunday, a Peacock Boulevard resident reported three pumpkins were removed from a front porch.
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Later Sunday, a Ravine Drive resident reported that a pumpkin had been thrown at his new pickup truck, denting the driver side rear quarter panel. Damage is estimated at $1,500.
On Monday, police say pumpkins were smashed on Moore Drive. Police also discovered several pumpkins that had racial slurs written on them.
“These were pumpkins stolen from various locations but a few may not have been reported to police,” police said Tuesday.
Police are continuing their investigation, including gathering surveillance video.
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Anyone with information is asked to call Port Hope Police at 905-885-8123 ext. 142 or email or contact Crime Stoppers.
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