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Updated: 10:11 AM Jan 8, 2008
Wichita BMX Park Hit by Thieves
A local bicycle race park fell victim to thieves and vandals Friday night.
Posted: 10:09 AM Jan 8, 2008Email 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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