Nanaimo Search and Rescue was the victim of an overnight break-in and theft yesterday.
The incident happened at about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, when a single individual gained access to the organization’s fenced outdoor compound at NSAR’s headquarters at the corner of Fourth Street and Chesterlea Avenue and broke into the organization’s two cargo trailers.
The suspect, seen on security video carrying cases through a gate that opens to the facility’s parking lot, allegedly stole two yellow Pelican cases containing a range items that include an Apple iPad, Spotx satellite communications unit, a Stihl 18-inch chainsaw, Zoll automatic external defibrillator, Milwaukee Sawzall, 20-piece ratchet set, Milwaukee batteries and other items.