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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday January 19, 2007 - 11 Police believe statue was shipped to China as scrap metal Continued from page 1 An arrest was made when the men who sold the stolen statue's head to the dealer showed up at the same time police were at the Burlington scrap dealer's premises to recover the statue's head. The statue was a gift to the Canadian Ukrainian community and was erected in the local park on Canada Day 55 years ago. Poems by Shevchenko (1814-1861) inspired Ukrainians living under Russian Czarist control. His poetry has been translated into 150 languages and monuments to him exist around the world. A spokesperson said police believe only two people were involved in stealing the statue from Taras H. Shevchenko Memorial Park. "Investigators are still working on the file on the off-chance that they'll obtain additional informa- China and people at scrap facilities there have been cooperative. "But it's a lot like looking for a needle in a haystack," said Payne. "And before a shipment goes to the container for China it's crushed, so it would be difficult to find even if it was there." Det. Sgt. Greg Sullivan earlier linked the statue theft to break-ins at old cottages at the park, located north of Dundas Street near Lions Valley Park. Copper "Investigators are still working on the file on the off-chance that they'll obtain additional information." Halton Police spokesperson Sgt. Peter Payne and brass fittings were stolen from the cottages. There have been many thefts of steel, copper and metal products in Oakville and Halton, with stolen materials sold for scrap, said Sullivan, who's with the Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau. Police did, however, arrest a second man in connection to the theft. The second man charged in connection with the theft is Gilberto Leonardo, 36, of Newcastle Crescent, Oakville. He faces a charge of possession of stolen property over $5,000 and two counts of breach of probation. Leonardo is to appear in Milton Court Feb. 13. Police are continuing to investigate the theft. Anyone with information related to it is asked to contact the Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 or 905-6341831, ext. 2215 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). -- With files from Dennis Smith Recovered remains of Tara H. Shevchenko statue tion," said Sgt. Peter Payne. But despite searches of scrap facilities in Ontario and China, police have found no more statue remains and it's doubtful they will, said Payne. He said police have determined the statue went to Want to meet a world leader in insurance and risk management www.oakvillebeaver.co in Oakville? Your Complete Bridal Planning & Shopping Connection Saturday & Sunday 11am - 5pm January 20th & 21st 2007 Burlington Convention Centre 1120 Burloak Drive @ QEW world class fash fashion shows hows fashion shows twice daily at 2 & 4 p.m. prizes prizesprizes prizes prizes prizes over $10,000 in prizes to be won. grand prize package valued at $5,000 + fabulous contest & door prizes www.thebridalshow.ca for info contact: 905.399.0245 present this coupon at the door and recieve $2.00 off regular adult admission $2.00 off coupon per person Taking care of the insurance and risk management needs of Canadians wherever you do business. Aon. Global reach. Local presence. It's what we do. European Engineering Combined With Traditional Workmanship "Building on the Brightest Ideas Around Glass" Serving the Halton and Peel Region 905.829.5008 | www.aon.ca 905.849.0266