The two culprits behind a break-in and vandalism incident at the Singleton Riverside Park kiosk earlier this month have been caught thanks to security cameras installed at the site.
Last Sunday night, the nearly completed construction site was illegally accessed and the kiosk building was damaged by two offenders.
The damage was reported to police the next morning and after reviewing the footage, they were able to identify and locate the pair on the same day.
The new Riverside Park playground is still due to open on 7 December in time for the Christmas school holidays, with the incident creating further work to meet the deadline.
The security cameras were able to lead police to the offenders and will remain a permanent fixture at the playground after it opens.
Singleton Council General Manager, Jason Linnane said the cameras have proven their worth.
"While it is unfortunate that security cameras are required at all, they are already working to ensure the perpetrators are caught and I hope deter any further damage when the park is handed over to the community," he said.
"These incidents are a blight on Council's hard work to deliver the state-of-the-art facilities our community deserves."
Despite the hurdle, Singleton council is still hoping for a big turnout when the park opens on 7 December.
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| Artist impression of the completed Riverside Park on John Street. |
