Police seeking witnesses in theft and mischief to driftwood art
West Shore
2024-10-24 11:29 PDT
File # 2024-20319
On October 17, 2024, West Shore RCMP responded to a report of stolen and damaged driftwood art that was displayed near the 3000 block of Ocean Boulevard in Colwood.
Three driftwood art sculptures, a kingfisher, a squirrel and hummingbird were stolen. A fourth driftwood sculpture, in the form of an owl, was damaged. Police believe the theft and mischief took place sometime in the last month.
Update: On October 25, West Shore RCMP recovered 2 out of the 3 sculptures. The kingfisher and squirrel have been recovered and returned to the artist who created them. Police are still looking for the 3rd hummingbird sculpture.
Picture of the Hummingbird stolen art:
West Shore RCMP is continuing this investigation and asks anyone with information about the theft and mischief to the sculptures to please contact the West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264. You can also report anonymously online via Crime Stoppers or by calling at 1-800-222-8477.
Released by:
Cpl. Nancy SaggarMedia Relations Officer
West Shore RCMP
698 Atkins Avenue, Victoria, BC V9B 3A4
Office: 250-474-2264
Fax: 250-474-8790
Email:
westshore_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: westshore.rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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