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2- The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday August 6, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Chillin' Cops hoping to recover lost gear Continued from page 1 MICHAEL IVANIN / OAKVILLE BEAVER JANUARY IN JULY: Tyler Spence rides his bike over snow pile behind River Oaks Recreational Centre on Monday. e Celebrating · exotic · urban · classic · contemporary CANADIAN QUALITY Factory Authorized Sale! SAVE NOW ON Solid Cherry Solid Mahogany 217 Lakeshore Road East Downtown Oakville Since 1953 www.swissinteriors.com Niagara and Halton police are investigating. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact Niagara police at 905-688-4111, ext. 4382, Halton police at 905-825-4747 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477). Tips can also be made through www.crimestoppersofniagara.com. According to Halton officers, special constables provide court and prisoner escort services and are permitted to take home their work equipment, which must be properly stored. Halton Deputy Chief Bob Percy said it is too early to say if the equipment had been stored properly. That will be determined through the investigation, he said. The primary goal right now for Halton police is to recover the rest of the use-of-force weapons, Percy stressed. Det. Dave Biggar, of the Niagara police street crimes unit, told The Oakville Beaver on Friday the department has no leads at this point. He said it's imperative the equipment is found because of the nature of its use. "It is dangerous if it is in the wrong hands," he said, adding, "Halton (police) is very interested in getting (the items) back." ··· A Halton police detec- tive's unmarked 2004 Buick Century was stolen from a Dundas neighbourhood overnight last September. It contained a .40-calibre Beretta pistol, police-issue ammunition and several other items. Within days of the theft, the police car, handgun and all the ammunition was recovered. However, the bulletproof vest, expandable baton and handcuffs remained missing. The police-vehicle theft was reviewed through the Professional Standards Bureau and the officer was ultimately reprimanded. Disciplinary measures can range from internal discipline that includes loss of pay and loss of time, to charges being laid under the Ontario Police Services Act. Chief Percy said the two cases involving the theft of police-issued equipment were random and unrelated. In the case of last week's break-in, Percy said he understands the car was among several vehicles broken into that night. The deputy chief added that the theft is a reminder to the public to lock up their vehicles as best as they can, to make it difficult for thieves to gain entry. People should still lock their car even if it's parked and locked in a garage, he added. "We all have a responsibility for securing our property," Percy said. Odd jobs squad done for summer The Oakville Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY) is now closed for the season. This summer was extemely successful and the SCCY is thanking the many employers, youths and community organizations that helped to make this season a success. The Oakville SCCY is looking forward to working with the community again next summer. For more information on Service Canada services for youth call 1-800-OCanada or visit servicecanada.gc.ca. * For new Kitchen Quotations only D E S I G N MANUFACTURE INSTALLATION cabinetry solutions tailored to specific needs · down to earth prices · high-tech manufacturing with old world craftsmanship and attention to detail AYA KITCHENS OF OAKVILLE 1195 North Service Rd. W., Unit #1 & #2 905.847.1522 · Fax: 905.847.1951 e-mail: oakville@AyAkitchens.com www.AyAkitchens.com 905.844.3530