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Wichita BMX Park Hit by Thieves Save Email Print
Posted: 10:09 AM Jan 8, 2008
Last Updated: 10:11 AM Jan 8, 2008
Email Address: chris.frank@kake.com

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A local bicycle race park fell victim to thieves and vandals Friday night.

The BMX Emery Park on east MacArthur in southeast Wichita has been targeted before. Now some supporters want to move to a more open and secure location.

Thieves broke into two buildings on Friday. They stole ten helmets, but their main target was copper wiring. In some cases, they pulled wiring directly from the ground. They used sledge hammers to break down doors - some believe the secluded location makes break-ins easier for thieves.

The track has been at Emery Park since 1985. The land belongs to the Wichita Parks department, but the track is supported by its users and pays a small fee to rent park land. Race events are held from March through November for boys and girls and adults from ages three to over fifty.

If you think you know who committed the crime, call Wichita police. If you have donations to help restore losses contact BMX Emery Park leaders at 316-522-8214.


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Posted by: AJ Location: Wichita on Jan 13, 2008 at 09:02 AM
Sorry for all the BMX riders. I hope that things get fixed and replaced. Is a great family sport not too many left. And feelings of the lowlife that did this may you only have unluck till you admit your wrong and pay the price for it.

Posted by: Loretta Location: Valley Center on Jan 8, 2008 at 05:14 PM
Seems to me the police need to be looking at companies that are wanting to buy copper to find out who is stealing it to sell it. The next thing you know these thieves will be stealing copper right from our homes!

Posted by: James Location: Winfield on Jan 8, 2008 at 10:41 AM
More crimes by crack-heads or meth heads; next time the WPD makes a drug bust they should lace the dope with cyanide and put it back on the streets; that will drop drug use for a while.

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