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Whyte Avenue vandals
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On May 31st, 2006 Edmonton police released 10 photographs of people they are seeking in connection with activities on Whyte Avenue on Saturday evening, May 27th.
Up to 30,000 people gathered on the avenue after the Edmonton Oilers won game 5 of the Stanley Cup western semi-final. The win placed the hockey team in the Cup finals while the behaviour of the crowd tarnished Edmonton's image in the national media.
Police released the images taken from video surveillance in an attempt to identify and charge those responsible for some of the worst incidents of hooliganism and vandalism that occured that night.
On June 15th, 2006 police announced they have laid charges in connection with the May 27th disturbance. Details at the be on the lookout for - whyte avenue vandals page.
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