Manitoba RCMP seek suspect in Folk Fest Cybertruck vandalism
Officers were called Monday about the incident, in which a woman allegedly wrote profanity on the truck with a marker.
Police are looking for the public's help in identifying the suspect.
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Anyone with information is asked to call Oakbank RCMP at 204-444-3847 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
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