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Military medals taken in break in

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in recovering five military medals and other goods stolen during a break and enter

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in recovering five military medals and other goods stolen during a break and enter in Blind Bay.

The robbery took place between 6:30  and 9:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 10. Salmon Arm Staff Sgt. Scott West says the culprit or culprits gained entry to the Birch Lane residence through a window. While inside, they took a desktop computer and a bar of five medals from the First and Second World Wars belonging to the owner’s father and grandfather.

The medals include: Italian Star 1934 to 1945, a Volunteer medal and more.

Anyone with information is asked to call the local detachment at 250-832-6044, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.