Police are looking for those responsible for vandalizing a memorial dedicated to fallen firefighters in Old Strathcona last week.

The memorial, located in Gazebo Park on 105th Street and 83rd Avenue, depicts a firefighter climbing a ladder to reach a small child in a window. According to police, a choke cherry tree planted beside the statue was chopped down and a memorial plaque was defaced with black marker.

Police say the vandalism happened sometime between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening — the same day that a funeral was held for retired fire Capt. Ed Paul in Sherwood Park.

"It's an upsetting act of mischief," said EPS Const. Mike Schnurer.

Police believe people in the park and on a nearby restaurant patio may have witnessed the vandalism. They are asking anyone with information to contact police.