By James Peters

Garden centre burglars sought by Kamloops RCMP

Apr 20, 2017 | 10:55 AM

KAMLOOPS — Police are investigating a burglary at Art Knapp Garden Centre on the Tk’emlups Reserve.

Sometime between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, thieves made off with a number of items from the store.

Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says it appears the culprits entered the fenced yard, then threw the items over the fence that runs along the Yellowhead Highway.

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“The items that they took include a 12 inch Dewalt yellow mitre saw, nine fruit trees, a lion head fountain top, and numerous planters and pottery items,” explained Shelkie.

Shelkie says anyone with information on the theft is asked to contact Kamloops RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

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