On March 6, at approximately 5:30 a.m., City of Cranbrook contractors were conducting their early morning rounds to check on the deer traps that had been strategically placed throughout the city.

In doing so, the contractors discovered that sometime overnight, four traps had the netting slashed making them unusable. The vandalism resulted in a considerable repair cost and the city’s cull program had to be halted.

Cranbrook RCMP would like to remind the public that, in spite of personal opinions and beliefs, damaging these deer traps constitutes a criminal offence and will be fully investigated.

“Implementing a deer cull program within a municipality will always be controversial. Peaceful demonstrations to express opinions are always welcome; however, criminal activity of any sort will not be tolerated,” stated S/Sgt. Dave Dubnyk. “These particular traps were placed on private property so individuals trespassing onto this property after dark constitute a second offence.”

The RCMP is confident there are people who know who is responsible for damaging these traps. Those with information are encouraged to come forward to provide that information to the police. The information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Cranbrook RCMP

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