An early morning break-in to a clinic has prompted the Vancouver Police to put out a warning to drug users.
It was reported that nine syringes containing various amounts of heroine and morphine were stolen during the early morning break-in on March 3rd to the Crosstown Clinic on Abbott Street. The drugs were being used in a research program designed to wean users off drugs.
Police are concerned that the syringes may contain enough heroine or morphine to cause serious injury or death to someone not accustomed to the dosage.
The stolen syringes are not in packages, do not have the usual orange caps and may have a bar code sticker on them. Drug users are being warned not to take or use the pre-filled syringes.
The investigation into the break-in and the stolen drugs is on-going.
If anyone knows the whereabouts of the syringes or has any information about the break-in they are asked to contact their local police or Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.
