NEWS BRIEFS
Skis stolen

THE NORTH Vancouver RCMP and Crime Stoppers
are looking for thieves who have twice since September
broken into the Sun and Snow Sperts store located at
1324 Main St.

The latest incident occurred some time overnight be-
tween Oct. 14 and 15 and involved the theft of equip-
ment worth approximately $40,000.

The crooks forced open the rear door of the saop and
removed 12 single skis that were in the store as
demonstrator models. All were 190 cm (75 in.) long.

Four of these skis were later recovered in the area.

The thieves also took 73 pairs of Precision skis, which
included zsaodels PRE M4.2, PRE MS5.2, PRE M6.2, and
PRE 840, 850, 860.

Eighteen pairs of the skis were mounted with either
Salomon 757D or Marker M48D bindings. The skis were
‘all 190 cm (75 in.) to 205 cm (81 in.) in tength.

Fifty-five pairs of the skis cid not have any bindings
attached: all were 19)-cm Precision skis and of varying

models,
Also stolen in the latest incident were 20 assorted Scott

mountain bikes. Most of the bicycles were still in their
boxes when taken.

Information regirding these crimes may be forwarded
to Crime Stoppe:s at 669-8477. Crime Stoppers pays up
to $2,900 for an anonymous tip that Jeads to the arrest
and charging of these thieves or anyone else who com-
mits a crime,

Flashlight fraud

SINCE JAN. 8, the Arthritis Society has been receiving
calls tha¢ a man is approaching customers throughout
Lower Mainland shopping centres and attempting to sell
flashlights as a fundraiser for the Arthritis Society.

But the Arthritis Society recommends that anyone who
has purchased a flashlight from the man should call the
fraud department of the Vancouver Police.

The flashlight seller has no connection with the Ar-
thritis Society and is operating without their knowledge.

He reportedly sells the flashtights, which are described
as being standard flashlights with an attached fluorescent
emergency top light, for $7.95,

Owner sought

THE NORTH Vancouver RCMP are searching for the
owner of an elaborate and expensive brooch.

The brooch was turned over to police in August after
it was left on consignment with a tocal jeweller.

The police describe the piece as being made of plati-
num or white gold. It contains approximately 85 dia-

monds.
For more information contact North Vancouver
RCMP Const. Brad Marks at 985-1311.

Our consignees are being forced by the creditors to liquidate all
assets by a specific date. We are thus offering UNBELIEVABLE
BARGAINS to clear the entire inventory.

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