NANAIMO – RCMP are investigating a sizeable theft from three storage lockers at an apartment building on McRobb Ave.
Police stated in a news release thieves pried open a main door to a storage area sometime on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 where numerous items were taken. Most notably a semi-automatic pistol and more than 1,000 Canadian Maple Silver Leaf one ounce coins were stolen.
The value of the prized coins are believed to be about $40,000, according to Nanaimo RCMP.
The serial number of the gun, a Ruger MK. 22 calibere 11 semi-automatic pistol is 27445686.
Anybody with information is asked to contact Nanaimo RCMP.
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