North Vancouver RCMP are hoping a tip from the public can help pair an industrial wood chipper back with its rightful owner.
According to police, the owner parked the wheel-mounted wood chipper on the 300-block of Seymour Boulevard on Jan. 11.
When he came back to that spot on Jan. 14, the $30,000 chipper was gone.
Police say the machine is conspicuous so it shouldn’t be hard to spot.
“This is a very specialized piece of industrial equipment,” said Cpl. Richard De Jong, North Vancouver RCMP spokesman. “It will be difficult to just leave it hidden somewhere. The thieves may attempt to use it or sell it online at a fraction of its value.”
Police remind citizens it is a criminal offence to purchase stolen property.
The 2014, Model BC 1000, Vermeer wood chipper trailer is described as orange in color and having B.C. licence plate #55103D.
Anyone with information about the theft of the wood chipper’s whereabouts is asked to contact North Vancouver RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).
