A theft at a home on North Steen Road in Wasilla Thursday
afternoon brought consternation to everyone in the house, and
Alaska State Troopers hope you can help return the family's
belongings.
The report of the theft and criminal mischief reached troopers
at 4:11 p.m. December 26, and troopers found that the thieves
had a penchant for outdoor gear; they made off with a child's
ATV, a dirt bike and a river raft.
In addition, they damaged an entry door and the windshield of a
vehicle the thieves left behind.
Thefts of outdoor sporting equipment in the Mat-Su is nothing
new; the
Stop Valley Crime Facebook page is replete with tales of
such thefts. One man reported recovering a stolen snowmachine,
but not of the same color; thieves had apparently given it a
brand new paint job, even though the sled was nearly new, in an
effort at disguising the hot property.
Another reported having a sled stolen just three days after he
bought it.
All area residents are advised to take a simple precaution with
all valuable property, especially vehicles and outdoor toys;
keep a notebook tucked away that includes all pertinent
information; make, model, year, serial numbers and VINs, color,
etc. Include several photos of each item from different angles.
In the event of a theft, you'll greatly assist law enforcement
identify your property by having the information at hand, and
you'll improve your chances of having your property returned,
even if thieves have altered its appearance.
Anyone with information on this or any other theft or suspicious
activity are encouraged to call crime check, (907) 561-7867, or
visit the Mat-Su Valley Crime Stoppers website,
http://www.matsu-crimestoppers.org,
and make a report by email. |
