Thieves pinch physiotherapy trikes from special needs school

Calgary police are trying to track down four tricycles stolen from a school for children with developmental disabilities.

Someone broke into the Midnapore location of the Providence Children's Centre some time in the past week by climbing a fence, said police on Tuesday.

Once on the property at 14707 Bannister Road S.E., the thief or thieves took four specially designed tricycles used for physiotherapy and programs to develop children's motor skills.

The stolen bikes are described as:

• Two yellow-and-black tricycles sporting the brand name "Lakeshore."
• A green-and-black tricycle.
• A blue tricycle.

The last two trikes aremodelsregularly available in stores but with altered footplates, said Const. Curtis Halarewich.

The Lakeshore tricycles, which the school said were purchased through fundraising,are estimated to be worth about $250 each.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Halarewich at the District 8 police office at (403) 567-6800.

Providence Children's Centre runs programs for children with disabilities age 16 months to six years.