Officials investigating after vandalism at Lake Country washrooms
Global News
The District of Lake Country said soap dispensers were burned and doors were wrenched off of their hinges in Swalwell Park’s washrooms in mid-October.
The District of Lake Country said soap dispensers were burned, doors were wrenched off of their hinges and garbage and feces were smeared around Swalwell Park’s washrooms in mid-October.
District officials estimate the damage costs approximately $2,000.
It’s also prompted the early closure of the washrooms weeks ahead of their seasonal schedule.
The washrooms are across from H.S. Grenda Middle School.
Several witnesses told Global News that they believed students had taken part in causing some of the damage.
There is speculation that they might have been motivated by the recent TikTok trend known as ‘devious licks’, although the District of Lake Country is unable to confirm whether or not that is the case.
The disturbing trend challenges students to vandalize bathrooms for views and likes.
“It’s a way to get recognition from one’s peers, and I think that’s something that young people are very often interested in,” said Michael Zajko, an internet policy expert at UBC Okanagan.
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