Police investigate theft of South Korean ski equipment

Some international athletes were the victims of crime on a recent visit to the Vernon area.

RCMP say about $20,000 worth of Nordic ski equipment was stolen from a women’s ski team visiting from South Korea.

“Overnight on December 2, 2019, two bags of ski equipment were stolen from a bus parked in the 4200 block of 32nd Street in Vernon.The bags contained 10 pairs of women’s Nordic skis, bindings, and ski poles. The total value of the items stolen was approximately $20,000,” RCMP media relations officer Const. Jocelyn Noseworthy said.

Police are asking anyone with information about the theft to call RCMP at 250-545-7171 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or leaving a tip online at www.nokscrimestoppers.com.