A man from Winnipeg is facing nine charges after gas lines were damaged at several public service buildings.
Winnipeg police stated that from Feb. 16 to March 13, reports were received about a business in the 300 block of Stanley Street, a business in the 100 block of Henry Street, and two businesses in the 600 block of Main Street.
Investigators found that someone had been cutting through chain fences and using tools to extensively damage the external gas lines, creating potentially life-threatening situations for the employees and the surrounding area, according to authorities.
Police reported an estimated $10,000 in damage, all of which has been repaired by Manitoba Hydro.
