Hand-carved goat statue stolen from First Nations hall in B.C., police investigating
An Indigenous community in the Similkameen region of B.C. is mourning the loss of a hand-carved statue after it was stolen from a community hall in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Princeton RCMP said officers are investigating the theft of a wooden mountain goat statue belonging to the Upper Similkameen Indian Band. It was stolen around 2 a.m. from the Chuchuwayha Community Hall in Hedley, police said.
'This carving carries great cultural and sentimental importance for the Upper Similkameen community,' said Cpl. Scott McDiarmid, in a statement.
Goat statue stolen in B.C.
Police are investigating the theft of a wooden goat statue belonging to the Upper Similkameen Indian Band. (Courtesy: RCMP)
Security video obtained by police shows two suspects arriving to the hall in an older model Ford F-150 pickup truck, towing a wooden cargo trailer. Police describe the truck as being dark blue or black, perhaps a 2009-2014 model, and with the 'XTR' trim package and chrome wheels.
'We're asking anyone who saw anything suspicious in Hedley during the early morning hours of July 8, or, who recognizes the vehicle and/or suspect, to contact us,' said McDiarmid.
Anyone who believes they have information regarding the incident is asked to contact police at 250-295-6911.
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