Hot Wheels, collectibles stolen from storage units
NANCE BESTON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 months, 4 weeks AGO
On Dec. 27, there was a burglary at a Lakeview storage unit, resulting in the theft of nearly 400 Hot Wheels, with around 200 of them still in original packaging. Grant County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community's assistance on the investigation.
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MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Team is asking for help with two recent burglaries. One is regarding a large quantity of Hot Wheels, the other is 60 to 80 boxes of Warhammer miniatures.
According to GCSO, on Dec. 27, there was a burglary of Lakeview storage units. Of the stolen items, around 400 packages of Hot Wheels cars were taken, including around 200 in original packaging. Other items were also stolen from the storage units. The case number for this investigation is 25GS15796.
Following, on Dec. 31, there was a burglary of storage units in Cascade Valley where numerous boxes of collectible "Warhammer" miniatures were stolen. The case number for this investigation is 25GS15944.
"Warhammer" is a tabletop battle strategy game and the miniatures are known for being expensive, especially the rarer ones.
The GCSO asks that anyone with information regarding these thefts call 509-762-1160 or email [email protected] with the corresponding case number.
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