Calgary woman charged after traffic pylon thrown from downtown balcony

Calgary police have charged a woman after a video circulated on social media showing a traffic pylon being tossed from a highrise balcony in the city’s downtown.

Investigators said they began looking into the incident after receiving complaints about the video on Monday afternoon. The footage was determined to have been recorded the previous Saturday at an apartment building on the 1100 block of Third Street Southeast. The pylon was reportedly dropped from the 14th floor.

Officers located a nearly six-kilogram traffic pylon on the sidewalk outside the building. Police said their investigation quickly led them to a suspect.

A 28-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with one count of mischief causing danger to life. Authorities emphasized that throwing objects from heights in urban areas can pose serious risks to public safety.

No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.