Two Lighting of the Lights Displays Stolen from Victoria Park

Missing Lighting of the Lights Displays Winnie the Pooh and Tigger. (Kyrah Smith photo)

Kyrah Smith, Echo Correspondent

On Friday, Dec. 12, two beloved displays from Ingersoll’s annual Lighting of the Lights were discovered missing, just weeks after the festive event started on Nov. 22.

Although details surrounding the incident remain limited, Town of Ingersoll Parks staff are encouraging residents to remain vigilant and report any information that may help locate the missing exhibits. The displays taken are Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, both favourites among visitors to the seasonal showcase.

“These displays are installed with care by our Parks staff, who work incredibly hard each season to build, maintain, and repair the Festival of Lights for everyone to enjoy,” explained Emily Ripert, Communications Officer for the Town of Ingersoll.

Lighting of the Lights is a free, family-friendly event enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. Many of the displays are made possible through the generous sponsorship of local businesses, while others are dedicated in memory of loved ones who have passed, adding a deeply personal meaning to the festive tradition.

“This is an extremely disheartening situation,” said Ripert. “If you happen to see these missing displays or have any information, please reach out to the Victoria Park Community Centre.”

Anyone with information regarding the missing displays is asked to contact the Victoria Park Community Centre at 519-425-1181 ext. 0 or the Oxford OPP.

Police said the theft occurred between the evening of Dec. 11, and the morning of Dec. 12 between the approximate hours of 8 p.m., and 8 a.m.