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Seniors' Food Stolen: $10K Gone in Rural Sask. Theft
12 Sep
Summary
- Approximately $10,000 worth of food was stolen from freezers.
- Thieves targeted a non-profit seniors' care home in Bangor, Sask.
- The stolen items included meat, ice cream, and pies for residents.
A distressing theft has left a seniors' care home in Bangor, Saskatchewan, with a substantial financial deficit. Thieves broke into a storage shed belonging to the Morris Lodge Society, making off with approximately $10,000 worth of food.
The stolen goods included valuable meats like bacon, turkey, and beef, as well as ice cream and pies meant for the residents. Kitchen staff discovered the loss when preparing a meal, realizing the freezers had been completely emptied of expensive items.
Authorities confirmed that an individual or individuals gained access to the shed through a rarely used rear door. The executive director believes the culprits likely knew the food was stored there, highlighting the violation felt by residents and staff.
Beyond the financial loss, the non-profit must now invest in enhanced security measures. The theft has also forced menu adjustments, impacting the usual Friday fish dinners. Residents and staff are appealing for community support and information to help apprehend those responsible.
