Particle.news
Download on the App Store
4 ARTICLES
·
last mo.

RCMP Probes Theft From South Island Ravens, Disrupting Play for Inclusive Hockey Team

The volunteer-run club is seeking donated replacements to get players back on the ice.

Members of the South Islands Ravens ice hockey team from Colwood, B.C.
South Island Ravens hockey jackets.
The South Island Ravens hockey team has had their equipment stolen. General manager Gus Ascroft on the ice with his team on the bench.

Overview

  • West Shore RCMP say the gear was taken from a storage room at Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre in Colwood sometime between Sept. 28 and Oct. 19.
  • Stolen items include 10 pairs of ice skates, 10 team jackets, two sets of goalie equipment and two pairs of goalie skates, valued at about $3,500.
  • Investigators believe the equipment may have been removed gradually over several weeks rather than in a single incident.
  • Police report no suspects or tips to date and ask anyone with information to call 250-474-2264 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
  • General manager Gus Ascroft says the loss is heartbreaking for families and the team is seeking used gear, with a left-handed goalie making replacement needs more specialized.