Speed camera felled for third time in Baden

A grey Region of Waterloo traffic camera sits on the side of the road on a gloomy day, seemingly cut toward its base. Frayed wires are visible from the area where the traffic camera's support was cut. To the left side of the frame, the actual camera can be seen resting in the grass, its glass lens largely destroyed with only jagged shards visible.
A speed enforcement camera sits heavily damaged on Snyder's Road West in Baden - targeted for the third time since July.

By Luke Schulz

Posted Dec 18, 2023 03:29:36 AM.

Last Updated Dec 18, 2023 03:29:39 AM.

Local police are investigating a reported act of mischief – as a speed enforcement camera in Baden has been targeted once again.

Police received that call on Sunday just before 10 a.m., bringing officers to the area of Sir Adam Beck Public School off Snyder’s Road West.

Images from the scene taken by a CityNews reporter show the speed enforcement camera had been cut down, straight through the wires. The camera on top of the device had also been smashed in.

It’s believed the damage was dealt some time between the evening of Dec. 16 and the morning of Dec. 17.

Regional police note that this is the third time the speed enforcement camera has been targeted since July 2023. The damage is believed to be intentional.

Anyone with information that could assist police in their investigation is asked to reach out.

Anonymous tips can also be provided through Crime Stoppers.

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