Cell tower significantly damaged in Central Otago
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Police are seeking information after a cellular tower in rural Central Otago was significantly damaged.
Damage to the tower along State Highway 8's Lindis Pass-Tarra Road, between Forest Range Station and Goodger Road, was first reported about 10.50am on Monday.
Detective Phill Hamlin said the tower provides cell service to residents and visitors to the area.
"Cellular service is especially critical in this rural and alpine area," he said.
"Rural areas tend to rely on fewer cell towers to cover larger areas, and damage to these towers can cause significant reduction or complete loss of cell service in the area."
Police have asked for anyone who may have seen any suspicious behaviour at or near the tower to contact police immediately.
"We are also asking for anyone who travelled along Lindis Pass-Tarras Road between 7am and 1pm on 6 July, and has dashcam footage, to please get in touch."
Please use the reference number 250707/0047.
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