Mystery Surrounds Healthy Tree Cut Down In Norwalk Park

NORWALK, CT — The police department has launched an investigation into who cut down a "perfectly healthy maple tree," which was discovered in Mill Pond Park in Norwalk on Tuesday.

The tree, pictured in a post on the city's Facebook page, appears to be over 20 feet tall, and may have been cut down by someone using a chainsaw.

"The tree knocked over a garbage can resulting in litter being scattered all across the park," officials wrote.

Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact the Norwalk Police Department, which can be reached anonymously through any of the following methods:

• Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111
• Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com
• Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing "NPD" into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637)