FILE: 2024-4354 – Port Moody Police are investigating an unusual theft from the City’s Recreation Complex.

On September 11, 2024, staff at the facility reported a theft of an Automated External Defibrillator – or AED – taken from the arena lobby. The AED is accessible to the public who use the facility and it’s believed it was stolen sometime in the past couple weeks.

Police are now investigating the theft of the device which is valued at more than $2,000.

“It is really troubling that someone would steal a device which serves such an important purpose for our community” states Constable Sam Zacharias. “We are asking anyone who has information about this theft to contact us, or Crime Stoppers should they wish to remain anonymous.”

Port Moody Police Department can be reached at 604-461-3456 or tips@portmoodypolice.com.

Constable Sam Zacharias, #122

Media Relations Officer, Port Moody Police Department

(t) 604-461-3456 (f) 604-461-1734

sam.zacharias@portmoodypolice.com | www.portmoodypolice.com