Wednesday, December 31, 2025
ADVT 
National

Thousands stolen from charity in Maple Ridge

Darpan News Desk Maple Ridge RCMP, 22 Sep, 2020 10:53 PM
  • Thousands stolen from charity in Maple Ridge

Ridge Meadows RCMP is investigating a break and enter and theft from the local Christmas hamper society.

On September 22, 2020, at approximately 5:30 am, the Ridge Meadows RCMP were called to the Albion fairgrounds for a break and enter to a building on the property. A large safe with gift cards totaling approximately $10,000 was stolen from inside the building.

The early investigation suggests a black pickup truck might be involved as one was seen leaving the area at a high rate of speed around the time of the incident.

Police don’t usually release the name of a victim or business however, with their permission, we are publicly sharing because these stolen gift cards directly support our local community and families in need over the upcoming holiday season, states Constable Klaussner.

We want to catch the criminals responsible for this despicable act and are hoping the public can help. Klaussner further states, Police are looking for any information that may be helpful.

If you were out walking your dog at the time, possibly have dash camera footage or video surveillance of anything suspicious in the area please contact the police.

If you have any information please contact Constable Vandelft at Ridge Meadows RCMP, 604-463-6251 or call CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a TIP online at www.solvecrime.ca.

MORE National ARTICLES

U.S. policy triggers Harvard lawsuit, could expel thousands of Canadian students

U.S. policy triggers Harvard lawsuit, could expel thousands of Canadian students
Questions over whether thousands of international students could be deported from the U.S. under a new Trump administration policy are causing consternation among school officials and anxiety among Canadians studying south of the border.

U.S. policy triggers Harvard lawsuit, could expel thousands of Canadian students

Racist slurs mar Conservative debate

Racist slurs mar Conservative debate
The litany of racial slurs inserted into the comments section of an online Conservative leadership debate Wednesday was not surprising, candidate Leslyn Lewis said the next day.

Racist slurs mar Conservative debate

How parents can pass on citizenship changing

How parents can pass on citizenship changing
The Liberal government is updating a legal definition of "parent" to make it easier for some parents to pass their Canadian citizenship onto their children.

How parents can pass on citizenship changing

Confusion, frustration around student program

Confusion, frustration around student program
Anxious students and non-profit groups say they're frustrated over a lack of answers from the federal government as they wait to hear what will happen to the $900-million volunteering program previously administered by the WE Charity.

Confusion, frustration around student program

Jamie Bacon pleads guilty in Surrey Six case

Jamie Bacon pleads guilty in Surrey Six case
Reputed gang leader Jamie Bacon has pleaded guilty to a charge stemming from shootings in 2007 that left six people dead at a highrise apartment building in Surrey, B.C.

Jamie Bacon pleads guilty in Surrey Six case

Canada joins 22 nations in ocean protection

Canada joins 22 nations in ocean protection
Canada has joined an international group of nearly two dozen other countries working to protect the world's oceans.

Canada joins 22 nations in ocean protection