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Tool stolen during auto theft found and returned

July 08, 2013 - 11:06 AM

An engineering tool capable of emitting radiation that was reported stolen in June has been recovered.

RCMP say the Toxler engineering gauge was found in bushes not far from the location where the stolen vehicle was recovered. The tool was intact and there didn't appear to be any tampering. Police say it was simply discarded, likely shortly after the theft. It has been returned to the company.

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