Victoria Police are searching for the rightful owner of a drill press/lathe that was confiscated from a prolific property thief.
Patrol officers say they recovered the large piece of equipment after it was discovered being towed behind a bicycle by a “prolific property offender.”
The incident took place on October 3, near the intersection of Haultain and Asquith, shortly after 4 a.m.
According to Victoria Police, two men were attempting to tow the large piece of equipment behind a bicycle. The patrol officer stopped the men and spoke with them, recognizing one man as being a “prolific property offender” with a history of offences.
VicPD seized the large drill press/lathe, suspecting it was stolen.
Police are describing the piece of equipment as a large, wood and metal grey tool, approximately 5 ft in length. It is a Shop Smith brand tool, mounted on a stained wooden platform with legs and yellow metal supports. It is in very good shape, solid and heavy. There is a black electric motor and belt system which drives the assembly, add Victoria police.
Anyone who recognizes this tool is being asked to call the Victoria Police non-emergency line at (250) 995-7654 and select option 1 for the report desk.
To report anonymously, please call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Pictures of the tool are below:
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