The RCMP are investigating after a Terry Fox statue in Port Coquitlam was allegedly damaged last week.
Police say they received a report on June 17 about mischief to the statue in the 2100 block of Wilson Avenue.
Investigators say an unidentified substance appears to have been poured onto the statue sometime between midnight on June 12 and 7 a.m. on June 13.
The substance coated part of the statue’s head and chest.
“Terry Fox’s courage, determination, and selflessness have inspired generations of Canadians,” said Sgt. Adriana O’Malley, Coquitlam RCMP media relations officer.
“As a Port Coquitlam resident, his legacy remains deeply connected to our community, and this statue stands as a tribute to his remarkable contributions to cancer research and his enduring impact on people across Canada and around the world.
“Terry is a national hero, and the damage caused to this statue is both upsetting and disrespectful to the legacy he created.”
O’Malley said police are asking anyone who was in the area between June 12 and June 13 and may have witnessed what happened to contact investigators.
Coquitlam RCMP say the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with information, dashcam video or surveillance footage is asked to contact Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2026-15377.
