Local police are teaming up after debris has been found on Highway 17 a number of times.
The Renfrew OPP and Upper Ottawa Valley OPP have responded to incidents between Pembroke and Renfrew that involved rocks and vehicle rims being placed on the travelled portion of the highway.
As a result of the danger posed to public safety both OPP detachments have jointly initiated a focused patrol in an effort to deter these incidents and to apprehend the person(s) responsible.
The Crime Unit has been engaged to assist along with an OPP Regional Operational Analyst and OPP’s Forensic Identification Services.
Motorists are advised to be alert and watch for debris, especially in the early morning hours on Highway 17.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 613-735-0188 or Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at www.valleytips.ca.
PHOTO OF HIGHWAY 17 IN THE RENFREW AREA FROM ONTARIO 511
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