Police are investigating after 25 trees were damaged along Boiler Beach Road in Huron Township.

South Bruce OPP got the call on February 11th, just after 5 p.m.

Police found that the trees had been girdled.

That is the action of cutting away the bark in a ring around the tree to interrupt the circulation of water and nutrients which can damage or kill the tree.

OPP warn destroying or damaging property is a criminal act and the maximum penalty for mischief, upon conviction, is two years in jail.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.