Police are looking for help determining the source of over 1,000 emergency calls made early Monday morning in Norfolk County.
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received 1,150, 911 calls between 12:15 a.m. and 9:05 a.m., they said in a media release.
“No emergency situations were reported or observed in connection with these calls,” police said.
Officers responded to the first call, they said, in which the person hung up, going to the location from where the call originated — James Street in Delhi.
Officers patrolled the area but were unable to locate the caller and no emergency situation was observed, they said.
“False or misleading 9-1-1 calls can lead to charges of public mischief,” said police.
“These calls divert valuable resources and time away from genuine emergencies, potentially endangering lives.”
The OPP are investigating the incident and asking for the public’s assistance in finding the person or people involved.
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the police at 1-888-310-1122.