Police seek public’s assistance in mischief investigation

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The Kingston Police are seeking the public’s assistance investigating a mischief which occurred at 235 Frontenac Street, the former site of Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute.

On November 23, 2024, at approximately 3:10 a.m. members of Kingston Fire and Rescue responded to a fire alarm at KCVI. Upon attending they found the fire alarm was caused due to excessive flooding in the school.

Further inspection of the building revealed extensive damage done to the building, including pipes being cut which released pouring water onto the floors as well as flooding of the ceilings and stairwells. It was also discovered that windows and display cases within the building had been smashed by items which had been thrown through them. 

Police were contacted by Kingston Fire and Recue and subsequently commenced an investigation.

Police are asking anyone in the area of 235 Frontenac Street to review doorbell cameras and/or security footage looking for any persons seen approaching the school between the hours of 10:00 p.m. on November 22, 2024, to 3:00 a.m. on November 23, 2024.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Cst. Ashley Knapp via email at aknapp@kingstonpolice.ca

You can also provide tips anonymously by calling the Kingston Police general number 613-549-4660 ext. 0 and asking to remain anonymous.