Police investigate robbery of community hall
Maidstone RCMP are investigating an incident at Milleton Community Hall, where numerous items were taken.
Sometime between Aug. 31 and Sept. 6, someone entered the hall, located around 20 minutes north of Maidstone, leaving with the majority of appliances, kitchenware and housewares in the building. The list of items includes:
- A microwave;
- A vacuum cleaner;
- A water cooler;
- Approximately 50 salt and pepper sets;
- Several large stainless steel bowls;
- All plastic wrap;
- All aluminum foil;
- Three-to-four dozen dish towels;
- Around 24 dish cloths;
- Eight to 10 large plastic tubs;
- Two roaster ovens;
- 30 red and white gingham tablecloths;
- Two electric tea kettles;
- Two three-quart pots;
- Several large, heavy duty restaurant-type pots with lids;
- Two coffee makers;
- Several large boxes of assorted plastic cutlery;
- Three large square green garbage cans;
- A coffee butler/thermos.
In a media release, Sgt. Jolyne Harrison, detachment commander in Maidstone, noted the significance of this incident for residents in the area.