One of the two fountains in Fredonia’s Barker Common is pictured in this file photo.

The Fredonia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in solving the larceny and criminal mischief regarding the historic fountain located in West Barker Common.

The top portion of the fountain was removed by two subjects at approximately 2:20 a.m. on Thursday. The subjects came from the West side of the park and fled in the same direction.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Fredonia Police Department at (716) 679-1531.

According to a 2016 article authored by Douglas Shepard and Wendy Straight, the fountains were donated in 1900 to Fredonia’s downtown parks by Charles Leroy Mark. Mark was known for contributing goods for refugees from slavery.

Those fountains were restored in the late 20th century by sculptor Robert Booth.

A grant to improve Barker Common, which was approved by the Village Board, included restoring the two decorative fountains and having them recycle water.