Fraser Lake RCMP are investigating the theft of telecommunications wire that disrupted Telus services, including a temporary interruption to 911 emergency service.
Police say they received a report from Telus around 4:30 pm on Aug. 2.
The company reported that a section of telecommunications line had been cut along Louisville Road.
Telus determined the damage happened around 1:06 pm.
RCMP say the damage interrupted numerous Telus services in the area.
That included access to 911 emergency services for a period of time.
Police say preliminary estimates put the cost of the damage and repairs at about $20,000.
The investigation remains ongoing.
RCMP are asking anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area, or who has information about the theft, to contact Fraser Lake RCMP.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 250-699-7777 and quote file 2026-781.
Anonymous tips can be provided to Northern BC Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
