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$12,000 worth of stolen equipment recovered, returned following Thacker Crescent investigation

The Prince George RCMP recovered several pieces of stolen property while conducting an unrelated investigation in the area.

On March 12th, officers were at a residence on the 100-block of Thacker Crescent looking to speak with a person associated to that address when they discovered several generators that matched the description of items recently reported as stolen. A search warrant was obtained for the property multiple items were recovered.

“The total value of the recovered pieces, which included two Honda generators, several power tools and a crane pulley hoist, was approximately $12,000. The items have since been returned to their rightful owner, stated Corporal Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP.

Police are reminding the public to ensure any items in your home that are of value are documented thoroughly, either by writing down the serial number or by filing detailed pictures of the items in your home or office.

Local Mounties remind you to visit our Safety Tips page on Theft and Vandalism for more information on how to keep your home and business secure.

This investigation has since been concluded.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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