Image: Chilliwack Search and Rescue / Chilliwack Search and Rescue reports that equipment from two of its most active members has been stolen from right outside their homes, according to a Facebook post from the non-profit group on Friday.
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Equipment stolen from Chilliwack Search and Rescue volunteers

Sep 9, 2023 | 10:16 AM

CHILLIWACK — At a time when they’re trying to fundraise for a new building on Fifth Avenue, Chilliwack Search and Rescue says equipment packs from two of its most active volunteer members have been stolen from right outside their homes.

According to a post from Chilliwack SAR on Facebook, the non-profit reports that the packs contained survival gear, first aid, technical clothing, rope rescue equipment equipment and many other essential items to ensure a “safe and effective response.”

Image: Chilliwack Search and Rescue / Gear stolen from a residence of a Chilliwack Search and Rescue volunteer.

The thefts occurred sometime Thursday night, September 7.

“Having two highly skilled members unable to attend calls can have real implications – not to mention the cost and time involved in replacing all of this gear,” Chilliwack Search and Rescue wrote on Facebook. “Whilst the team provides basic gear for our volunteer members, we all carry our own specific gear depending on technical skills and capabilities, all of which is expensive. Definitely the last thing we needed as we continue to try and fundraise for our new building.”

Chilliwack Search and Rescue asks that if anyone has any information, or sees this gear looking out of place somewhere, to contact them. Chilliwack Search and Rescue can be contacted via Facebook or at info@chilliwacksar.org.