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Published August 29, 2026

OPP investigating after signs from Gravenhurst bridge torn down and damaged

This image taken from surveillance video shows a group of suspects tearing down a sign on the Lions Clubs Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial in Gravenhurst, Ont., Aug. 26, 2026. BARRIE360/HO - Bracebridge OPP

Provincial police are investigating after a trio of signs and another placard were removed from a Gravenhurst bridge and significantly damaged on Wednesday morning.

Bracebridge OPP say a group of five people tore down two banner signs, another nearby sign, and a placard affixed to the railing affixed to the Lions Clubs Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial at 12:10 a.m. All four items were thrown into the water below.

Suspects are described as three male parties, one wearing blue jeans, a dark shirt, a large chain around his neck and a backward hat; the second wearing work boots, brown pants and a dark shirt with dark hair and the third wearing white shoes, dark sweat pants and a grey long sleeve shirt with very short dark hair.

hey were with two females, one with long dark hair and glasses, dark jeans, white shoes and a dark shirt and the other with long light brown hair, blue jeans and a sheer see through top.

All involved appear to be young adults or youths.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact the OPP.

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