Crime & Safety
Police Seek Help on Boyle Park Swing Set Vandalism
Officers suspect a dog owner is allowing his or her pet to chew on the swing sets for small children at the park - four have been destroyed in less than two weeks.
Mill Valley Police are asking for residents' help in their hunt for a dog apparently in great need of a chew toy.
Police said Friday that someone is allowing their dog (or dogs) to chew on the low-slung children's blue bucket seats of the swing sets at Boyle Park, destroying four of the seats in less than two weeks.
"Apparently, a dog is just chewing on the low swings for little children as if they're a chew toy," said Lt. Jacqueline Graf-Reis.
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The city has had to replace the seats four times so far with each seat costing $100, the police department said.
If you see the vandalism occurring, police ask that you call 911 or 389-4170 from your cell phone). If you have any suspect information, call 389-4100 ext. 119 or an Anonymous Tip Line at 721-4547.
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