A British military veteran's uniform and gear were stolen and Kamloops RCMP are looking for help from the public to find the sentimental items. Police submitted a collage of stock images representing some of the military items stolen from the storage container. From the top left: a green jumper, camo hooded jacket, and a black beret with a brass coloured crest in the middle of a red circle. Bottom: green backpack; green cargo pouch, green water pouch, black army boots, and green camo pants.
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February 16, 2023 - 3:29 PM
A British military veteran's uniform was stolen during a break and enter this week in Kamloops.
RCMP said the military uniforms and backpack were stored in a shipping container on Vicars Road. On Feb.13, someone discovered uniform pieces were missing.
"The items were of a great sentimental value to the owner," Cpl. Crystal Evelyn of Kamloops RCMP said in a media release.
The owner gave police stock images of their equipment, which includes a jumper vest, camouflage jacket, pants, a military beret, black army boots and a large green backpack.
"If you took them, or know someone who recently came into possession of some military clothing, please contact police so that we can help facilitate their return," Cpl. Evelyn said.
Kamloops RCMP are looking for tips from the public. Anyone with information can contact the detachment at 250-828-3000.
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