The Exploration Place is up in arms over a rash in vandalism, theft as well a series of break and enters so far this summer.
Executive Director, Alyssa Leier told MyPGNow.com it’s been a myriad of incidents that has left the not-for-profit charity frustrated.
“Just over the summer we have had the garden cut open three or four times. We have had the train shed broken into multiple times, the school house broken into multiple times and we’ve had our loading bay security gate broken into twice.”
“All of this comes at a a cost.”
She adds any sort of these crimes come at a cost to the community when there are objects and artifacts that are damaged and cannot be replaced.
“When there is objects and artifacts that are destroyed in the process, those are not replaceable because they have history and importance to the community. They are ensured at a dollar because they are irreplaceable.”
“We work really hard to provide the public with great programs and exhibits. When this sort of thing takes place, it takes away what we can offer because it comes at a real cost.”
Leier mentioned while the targeted crime spree is frustrating, they are far from the only ones suffering the same fate.
“This is not isolated to the Exploration Place. This is something all of Prince George is dealing with as well as the province and our nation. I am very appreciative that the RCMP are taking our calls very seriously and they are consistently coming in here to talk to us.”
“Unfortunately, some people are really good at hiding in the dark.”
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