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Historic Bell Stolen from a School in ChathamKent

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A 250pound cast iron bell has been stolen from a high school in Pain Court

A 250-pound cast iron bell has been stolen from a high school in Pain Court.

Chatham-Kent police say the bell was stolen sometime over the past couple of months.

The bell which is known as the S.S. #4 Dover School Bell was taken from École Secondaire de Pain Court.

Photo courtesy: Chatham-Kent police

Police say the bell is at least 100-years-old and was donated by a local family.

According to police, the bell is an integral piece of the community’s history.

Anyone with information is asked to call Chatham-Kent police or Crime Stoppers.

Photo courtesy: Chatham-Kent police