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Wade and Charlene Knaap, seen here with daughter Lindsay, were shocked and angered when a brash thief-entered their home in broad daylight and stole two purses. Wade chased the thief and recovered the stolen property, but other" Port residents haven't been as lucky. : GOLD CEDAR kb Finely cut, feathery golden foliage. GUANTITIES. NO 14- PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, July 3, 1996 i From Page 1 - Ken Hudson at 26 Divi- sion Durham Regional Po- lice station in Port Perry, but they are cause for con- cern. "We haven't got a crime wave of it," he said. "But _ it's happened about once a week for the past couple of weeks." ~~, "They're. opportunists," he hi of the thieves, who typicallym ringe.ga bell or knock on a door and, when they find it open, enter a wh and grab a purse or cash. on June 10, when someone walked into the Victorian Village home of Charlene and Wade Knaap. Mrs. Knaap was out of the 4 PIECE WICKER Si ASSORTED STYLES! i BERCKMAN'S \ POLY RESIN Broad & compact growing. Grows 4'-5' JT mss high & maintains its compact shape wihout clipping. 24-30" tall. Reg. 49. 10.88ea. -- 045 24" TALL HEAVY GAUGE POLY IRD BATH Ornate, patterned desi n in new Antique stone finish. 18" bowl. Fill base with sand for greater stability. other rose pesis, 300g. w $ 2 1/2' TALL i, TROPICAL Arb NATURE'S AIR CLEANER! Large, iron hardy plants. Perfect for your home or office. EN i IN WiLL BE Cr 3 0 v RVE THE RIGHT L STOCK IS AVAL ABLE AT KENNEDY WHITBY. BURLINGTON LOCATION That was the case back: PLANTERS Hanging Baskets, Wall & Fence Baskets, Balcony Boxes & Deck Rail Planters! ICING | MAY OCCUR. IN THE EVENT OF Pi house, but had left her urse at home. A friend ad dropped by and was on the back deck with Mr. Knaap, her purse left near the front door. It was shortly before noon. Mr. Knaap, a Metro po- lice officer, was alerted by a neighbor who saw a man in his mid-20's leaving the house. He quickly went to investigate, and saw the man fleeing with two purs- es. Although he was in his bare feet he chased the thief. "When he saw we were after him he decided to ditch the purses," said Mr. Knaap. The purses -- one I containing $300 in cash -- were later found. OUR ENTIRE SELECTION! SALE FROM: 62 INSECTICIDE/FUNGICIDE i ROSE & FLOWER DUST Ready to use dust contains insecticides & fungicides to control aphids, mites & But the thief gave his pur- suers the slip. A construction worker told investigators he had seen the suspect jump into a"white car driven by an accomplice, then speed away. ile he sees his share of similar crimes on the ~ beat in Scarborough, Mr. Knaap admitted, caug| ht by surprise by the daylight theft from his house, "Tt" was obvious there hore people here, or near- " he said. "It's pretty A actually, 3 2 somethinglike that." And if it weren't for the alert- neighbor the theft wouldn't have been avert- ed, said Mrs. Knzap, ~ Choose from Purple Sandcherry, Potentilla oronation or Anthony A perfect accent to your garden. Durable 18" tall. ly resin. 11" tall or eg. 8.88-19.88ea. SE66 od AGT 1% Aluminum, Wrought Iron, Cast Aluminum, Cushions, Umbrellas have an informal ~ tling thor this hh of © tivity is e was "We feel "nity watch in the ne borhood, and thai was ¢ gevinggrace | :: goinigon jn neigh , borhoods here. She and 'her husband. are wigs people to be guard, and be DR alert when strangers moving about. £2 Sgt. Hudson spresel) t the days of go doors es gil trust- ing people arelonggone. "It's kind of sad, in small-town Port Perry he said. "But you dont have the Tuxury of beng naive anymore. ~ If you can't cuddle it WHY BUY. § IT? Our G.W.s, Scarlets, Flames, B&Gs, cuddle 'cause they're in the ONLY cage built for Macaw sanity. It graces any room. Our lifetime 24 hour phone g. service keeps the vet away & YOU & bird feeling secure. Buy & i lear infants stiltin their LC. Units. For upholstered -we can do it! Modern or Antique also MINOR REPAIRS DONNA ANDERSON 705-328-1156