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Thieves complicate life for family with disabled daughter

Comox Valley RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating a stolen van with a wheelchair lift.

Comox Valley RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating a stolen van with a wheelchair lift.At approximately 6 p.m. on July 24, two males were observed getting into the rear of the white van on Puntledge Road in Courtenay. It then appeared that one of them managed to start the vehicle and together they drove off.The van is described as a white 2002 Dodge van complete with a wheelchair lift. It also has a single rear swing door and B.C. licence of 395 KBV (may no longer be attached).The suspects are described as a tall Caucasian male and a First Nations male.RCMP note the loss of this van is particularly detrimental to this family, as it is used to transport their handicapped daughter around the local area. Anyone locating this vehicle is asked not to approach the van but to contact the RCMP at 250-338-1321.— Comox Valley RCMP