RCMP are investigating after a Rogers Communications fibre-optic line was damaged in Sussex.

Mounties say the incident happened on Maple Avenue between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. on Oct. 14.

“Police believe the individuals may have been trying to steal the copper wire,” RCMP said in a news release on Friday.

Investigators say the incident caused over $20,000 in damages and resulted in major service disruptions in the area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sussex RCMP at 506-433-7700 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.