As Keremeos firefighters were executing a dangerous mountainside rescue, thieves ransacked vehicles back at the fire hall Monday night.
In a hurry to get suited up and on the truck headed out to Nickel Plate Road where a truck had plummeted about 200 feet with two people inside, several firefighters left their vehicles unlocked.
While firefighters braved the cold and treacherous conditions, someone went through the heros鈥� vehicles.
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A child鈥檚 backpack and a duffle bag were taken from one vehicle, luckily the thief didn鈥檛 see new Christmas presents in the back of another.
鈥淚t鈥檚 really discouraging. We鈥檙e helping people in need and somebody takes advantage,鈥� Keremeos Fire Chief Jordy Bosscha said.
Anyone that knows about these thefts is encouraged to contact the RCMP.
