Essex County OPP’s crime unit is investigating a costly mischief incident at Pelee Island Winery that resulted in the loss of around 250,000 litres of wine.
Police said the crime occurred sometime overnight between Oct. 30 and 31 at the winery’s property at 455 Seacliff Dr. in Kingsville.
According to investigators, an unknown suspect “intentionally tampered” with the large holding tanks on the property.
Approximately 250,000 litres of product were lost due to the tampering — both red and white wine.
Police have not provided an estimate on the monetary loss that resulted from the incident.
Pelee Island Winery declined to comment about the incident when asked about it on Tuesday.
The crime unit is requesting anyone with information about this case to call 1-888-310-1122.
Anonymous tips can be given via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or catchcrooks.com.
