Warnings about nails on Hwy 17 and other routes

OPP NEWS RELEASE

************************* Nails embedded on our provincial highways

NORTH BAY, ON - North Bay OPP, Noelville OPP and the West Nipissing Police Service are working together in the attempt to identify the person(s) responsible for purposely embedding nails into the asphalt of the traveled portion of the highway.

These malicious acts are occurring on highways which surround the communities of West Nipissing and Noelville.

Sporadic reports of such incidents have been occurring over recent years and causing flat tires to vehicles.

The incidents have been increasing in the recent months.

This is posing a safety concern for the motorists traveling the 17, 64, 535 and 575 highways.

All motorists are asked to be on alert for any suspicious activities along these highways and report immediately by dialing 911.

If you have any information regarding these incidents, please contact the North Bay or Noelville OPP at 1-888-310-1122, the West Nipissing Police Service at 1-705-753-1234 or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact the Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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