Nanaimo Search and Rescue (SARS) have reported a break-in at their compound resulting in thousands of dollars worth of lost equipment.
In the early hours of Tuesday, March 5th at around 2:30 a.m., a lone individual was captured on surveillance camera gaining access to both of SARS’ cargo trailers.
The suspect reportedly stole two large yellow pelican cases filled with a number of different items, to which Nanaimo Search and Rescue has confirmed was estimated to be worth at least $5,000.
The stolen equipment includes the following:
- iPad
- Spot X 2-way satellite communicator
- Stihl MS171 18” chainsaw
- Zoll AED SN: X16J872850
- Milwaukee 2621-20 Sawzall SN: G09CD232111795
- Milwaukee 2558-20 ratchet SN: J20BH232900987
- Milwaukee 48-11-1850 M18 battery SN: G29NHTBC
- Milwaukee 48-11-2430 MN12 battery SN: B32ADCFF
- 19 mm combination wrench and 19mm swivel impact socket
- One Polaris key
To raise public awareness and aid in locating the suspect, Nanaimo Search and Rescue have uploaded a video to their Facebook page that showcases the individual in action.
If anyone has any information on this break-in or spots something police should know about, call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345.
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