Mounties in Northern BC are investigating an unfortunate theft from a search and rescue team.
On Tuesday, the Prince George RCMP said they were asking the community to keep an eye out for approximately 18 pieces of search and rescue equipment that was stolen earlier this month.
In a news release, the police said the theft was reported overnight on April 11 in the parking lot of a hotel on Recplace Drive.
The stolen equipment is estimated to cost close to $10,000.
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Photo Credit: BC RCMP file picture
The items include:
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BCA Avalanche beacon
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BCA Avalanche probe
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BCA Avalanche shovel
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Black diamond 35L backpack (black)
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Oltravox 35L backpack (orange)
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Marker helmet (white)
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Solomon helmet (black)
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Arc’teryx Men’s bib snow pants (charcoal)
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Arc’teryx Women’s bib snow pants (blue)
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Arc’teryx Men’s ski jacket (red and navy)
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Arc’teryx Women’s ski jacket (pink)
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11-8 jacket (dark blue)
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Oboz Hiking boots (women’s)
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Blue duffle bag with personal items
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Climbing skins for skis (yellow)
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Marker ski goggles
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Atomic ski goggles
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Kindle case (burgundy)
The RCMP are asking members of the public to keep an eye out for these items in online marketplaces or in pawn shops or other places around Prince George.
Any sightings of the stolen equipment should be reported to the local RCMP’s non-emergency line at (250) 561-3300.
“Unfortunately, there is no available video surveillance from the nearby businesses for police to review,” said Corporal Jennifer Cooper.
“If anyone who was in the area noted anything suspicious that evening, or caught anything on their dash camera or cell phone, we ask they call us to speak with an investigator.”
