Vancouver – Vancouver Police have made an arrest in a theft from the BC Sports Hall of Fame, and recovered an invaluable exhibit that once belonged to late IndyCar driver Greg Moore.
“Greg Moore was a B.C. icon who rose to the top of his sport and inspired us all,” says Sergeant Steve Addison. “The theft of his racing helmet has impacted Greg’s family, the sports community, and everyone who cheered him to success. We’re relieved to have made this arrest and returned the exhibit to the BC Sports Hall of Fame.”
Vancouver Police initiated an investigation on September 3, after the racing helmet was stolen from the BC Sports Hall of Fame, at BC Place. The helmet was worn by Moore during his 1998 victory at the Rio 400 in Brazil, and had been on loan to the museum by Moore’s family. It was part of an exhibit documenting the career of the late IndyCar driver, who died at age 24 during a race in California.
Investigators from VPD’s Property Crime Unit led the criminal investigation. Using security video, VPD was able to identify the suspect and track the stolen helmet to a residential building on Dunlevy Avenue, in the Downtown Eastside.
The 39-year-old suspect was arrested on September 12 for theft over $5,000 and possession of stolen property. The suspect has not yet been formally charged. He will appear in court November 19.
