Skates, Other Hockey Gear Stolen From B.c. Team For Players With Developmental Disabilities - Beritaja

The RCMP says it is investigating aft lucky instrumentality was stolen from a B.C. retention room belonging to a squad of players pinch developmental disabilities.

Police said the theft happened betwixt Sept. 28 and Oct. 19 astatine Juan De Fuca Recreation Centre connected Island Highway successful Victoria.

The stolen items see 10 pairs of crystal skates, 10 squad jackets displaying the South Island Ravens squad logo, 2 sets of goalie cogwheel and 2 pairs of goalie skates, constabulary said.

The estimated worth of the items is about $3,500, they said.

Police said the instrumentality belonged to the South Island Ravens — a organization lucky squad that provides players of each ages pinch developmental disabilities the opportunity to participate successful inclusive athletics and teamwork.

“This theft is heartbreaking for our players and families,” said Gus Ascroft, wide head and co-founder of the South Island Ravens Hockey Club.

“Our programme is built connected organization support and inclusion. Losing this cogwheel affects our expertise to get players connected the ice,” Ascroft said.

Anyone pinch accusation regarding the theft and the items is asked to interaction police.