100 boxes of fireworks stolen from Burnaby business
CBC News
Posted: Oct 30, 2012 9:54 AM PT
Last Updated: Oct 30, 2012 9:41 PM PT
RCMP say 100 boxes of fireworks were stolen from a Burnaby business. (RCMP) RCMP in B.C. say they want to track down $12,000 worth of fireworks stolen from a Burnaby business before someone gets hurt.
Officers say 100 boxes of fireworks were stolen from the business on the 5900 block of Broadway in Burnaby sometime between 11:30 p.m. Sunday and 9:30 a.m. PT Monday morning.
Cpl. Rick Skolrood says they are concerned the thieves will try to sell the items to teenagers or anyone without a permit, putting purchasers at risk.
"Every year many people are injured while playing with fireworks," he said. "
Parents should be especially cognisant of dangers as many of the victims of these tragic events are teenagers."
A 50-inch television and a laptop computer were also stolen, and police want to hear from anyone who has information about the heist or who may know of illegal sales of fireworks.
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