Police in Abbotsford, British Columbia, are searching for a woman captured on video dumping a bag of trash into a public duck pond. The incidents are believed to have occurred in late July and involved plastic packaging being discarded at Mill Lake Park and near Bluejay Elementary School.
Abbotsford Police became aware of the alleged littering after videos were posted online showing a woman throwing waste into the pond at Mill Lake Park. In one video, the person filming confronts the woman, who reportedly denied the action before walking away. The aftermath showed plastic packaging floating in the water.
Authorities are also investigating a separate incident near Bluejay Elementary School. Police have stated that such actions are unacceptable and can significantly impact local parks, waterways, and community spaces.
The department has reached out to the individuals who posted the videos to gather more information. They are urging anyone who witnesses dumping incidents to report them promptly to assist in the investigation.
Individuals with additional information regarding the woman's identity are asked to contact AbbyPD via email at [email protected].
In British Columbia, penalties for dumping rubbish in public spaces can range from a $150 fine for petty offenses to up to $3 million or imprisonment for littering that causes severe environmental damage. Abbotsford is located in British Columbia, approximately 40 miles east of Vancouver.