Stolen World War I medals. (Image Credit: Image: Hope RCMP )

World War I medals stolen in Hope: RCMP

Jan 22, 2026 | 2:09 PM

HOPE – Mounties in Hope are seeking help from the public in locating the theft of a framed set of World War I medals from the United Church Hall in Hope.

According to a statement from Upper Fraser Valley RCMP spokesperson Corporal Carmen Kiener, police received a delayed report on December 14, 2025, and learned that a locked office inside the hall had been pried open. The framed medals were taken from a cabinet sometime within the previous month. Police say no other items were reported stolen.

“These medals carry significant historical and sentimental value,” said spokesperson Cst. Jayson Gill of the Hope RCMP. “We are asking anyone who may have information about this incident or saw suspicious activity near the church over the past several weeks to contact us.”

The investigation is ongoing.