Brazen theft considered an act of cowardice

Today, sometime between 15:30 and 17:30 on September 13, Mr. Al Baranec was a victim of theft.

To the Editor:

It is a sad time in Keremeos. Today, sometime between 15:30 and 17:30 on September 13, Mr. Al  Baranec was a victim of theft. He is an 87  year old gentleman and a resident of Keremeos for approximately five years. Al owns the old Hanna’s bakery at 614-7th Avenue. He lives in a suite in the back of the old store.

While relaxing in his wheel chair at the rear of the building in his driveway, he dozed off in the sunshine. A  person – and I use that term very lightly – helped his/ herself to a money clip Al had in his shirt pocket. His clip had about $200 to $300 in it. Mr Baranec is also blind and hard of hearing so this despicable and cowardly act was easily executed.

I am asking anyone in town that knows anything about this, to contact the Keremeos RCMP at 250-499-5511 and pass the information on to the RCMP. I would like to add, “ I hope the poor excuse of a human sleeps well and advise you to keep looking over your shoulder because something will be coming your way.

Thank  you to everyone,

Doug Ward, (friend and caregiver to Al)

 

Keremeos Review