VIDEO: Beehive Vandalism on Providence’s East Side - Reward Offered for Info on Suspect

VIDEO: Beehive Vandalism on Providence’s East Side - Reward Offered for Info on Suspect

A beehive with over 25,000 bees was the target of a vandal on Providence’s East Side overnight. 

Now, the owner of the hive is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest of the perpetrator.

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The suspect appears to be a young, white male in his late teens or early 20s. 

 

About Incident

Kathy Reavis, who lives on Arlington Avenue at Irving Avenue, said she woke up Sunday morning to the beehive destruction.

She then checked the family’s video surveillance of the property and saw what happened; she said the time stamp showed it happened around 12:30 AM Sunday morning. 

Reavis spoke with GoLocal about the impact the property crime could have on her hives — and more.

“We have four hives,” said Reavis. “Three hives have about 60,000 bees each; my fourth hive has about 25,000. The one tipped over is my biggest hive.” 

Now, Reavis is concerned that the hive might not recover.

“If the queen bee is killed, my hive will die, if I’m not able to ‘re-queen’ soon,” said Reavis, who said her family has invested thousands of dollars into the beehives. “They might try and make a new queen, but that will take time.”

 

Seeking Info

Reavis said that she and her husband are “just angry” — and are asking the public if they might have any info. 

The couple has been tending to their hives for over seven years. 

Reavis said a reward of $200 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest; she has already filed a police report. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact [email protected]