Thursday, May 16, 2013

Police Say Veterans Upset Over Stolen Lantern

A stolen 70-year-old lantern is causing a stir among local vets.

NB Crimestoppers tells Tide News the lantern, which normally hangs from the cenotaph in the St. Andrews Market Square was taken sometime between Tuesday, May 14th, and Wednesday, May 15th.

St. Andrews RCMP say many residents are very upset with the loss, especially the Veteran community,  and police want your help in getting it back.

The lantern is from the 1940's and is valued around $500.

If you have any information on where the lantern may be, contact NB Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or St. Andrews RCMP.

Crimestoppers will pay up to $2000 for information leading to an arrest.