8 historic plaques stolen from park, downtown buildings in Olds, Alta., RCMP say

RCMP are looking for information after eight plaques were stolen from a park and several buildings in Olds, Alta., earlier this week.

Plaques were stolen from Centennial Park, a large greenspaceoriginally developed in 1967, and buildings inthe downtown area. RCMP believe the theft happened overnight, between Oct. 19 and Oct. 20.

The plaques include one about Craig's Dry Goods, a family business established in 1898, and another about Pokotilo Block, a commercial building constructed in 1922 thathoused various businesses, from a boot repair shop to a billiards room.

Each plaque has "significant value in describing the history of the building they were attached to," RCMPsaid in a news release issuedFriday.

Police issued a photo of a pickup truck that may have been involved in the thefts,but did not give a description of the vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to call Olds RCMP at403-556-3323 or theirlocal police service. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppersat 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.