On Feb. 20, at approximately 7:25 p.m., Cochrane RCMP responded to a report of the traffic lights being out at Highway 1A and Highway 22 in Cochrane. After attending to the scene, RCMP officers observed the transformer box at this intersection had been pushed over, exposing wire and damaging the guardrail.
"Traffic lights were out for several hours while crews worked to fix them," stated a press release, adding damage to the transformer box and guardrail is estimated to be over $2,000.
RCMP are seeking information regarding the cause of the damage resulting in the traffic lights not working.
Cochrane RCMP encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity in our community at 780-851-8000 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
