Darah Hansen, Vancouver Sun
Published: December 9, 2008
Published: December 9, 2008
A huge turn around for these few criminals. Toys for the homeless and needy were stolen from the Salvation Army warehouse on Kingsway and Fraser Street. $25,000 of food, and toys were taken from the warehouse, but the police were tipped off of who these criminals might be by other criminals. I know its out there why would someone rat out someone like them, but it was said that criminals are even disturbed by this act. The police meet with these criminals and were able to follow their lead and recover 26 boxes of toys and meat, yet the meat had to be thrown out due to it could have gone bad or tampered with. Another 8 boxes were discovered later and the residences inside the house were arrested yet let go due to the house was a home to many people not just them. The Salvation Army was grateful of the return of the toys, yet before the return money was raised to take place for what had been stolen, they were able to raise $100,000 so far. The community came together, radio stations advertised it and donation came in, in great amounts. They are able to create all the hampers they wished to with the new money and goods that have come it, and any money left over will go to other programs the Salvation Army has. “The Salvation Army is also now considering purchasing a security system for its warehouse, Venables said.” Hearing about this break in was devastating, why would someone want to steal from people that have nothing; this might have been the only thing they get at Christmas. I am proud of this community and how everyone contributed to this cause even people who wouldn’t normally. It is a happy story to tell, I just hope that they are able to catch who ever did this and be punished greatly; who ever did this doesn’t deserve to be let down easily.
Stolen toys recovered
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