An active construction site is not a personal playground.
Six youths learned the hard way and are now each facing a charge under the trespass to property act after South Simcoe Police were alerted around 1:50 a.m. Wednesday about suspicious persons at an active construction site on Holland Street West in Bradford West Gwilimbury
Police say the site was fenced and closed to the public.
When officers arrived on scene, they located the youths on the property.
They are scheduled to appear in court in October.
"This incident serves as an important reminder that construction sites are private property and not places to explore or gather. They contain numerous hazards, including heavy equipment, open excavations, unstable surfaces and other dangers," SSP said on social media. "Entering these sites without permission is not only against the law, but it can also have life-altering consequences."
Police are reminding everyone to respect construction site fencing, signage and restricted access areas.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to speak with their children about respecting private property and understanding that entering active construction sites is both illegal and unsafe.
