Mounties in Fraser Lake are investigating the theft of telecommunications wire that disrupted Telus services, including a temporary interruption to 911 emergency services.
Just after 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, officers received a report from Telus that a section of telecommunications line had been cut along Louisville Road.
The service provider determined the damage occurred at about 1pm.
Preliminary estimates place the cost of the damage and repairs at approximately $20,000.
The investigation remains ongoing. Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area, or who has information regarding this theft, to contact the Fraser Lake RCMP.
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