Overview
- A 39-year-old man was arrested on Sept. 12 and the helmet was recovered by police.
- Charges have been recommended for theft over $5,000 and possession of stolen property, with a court date set for Nov. 19.
- The investigation began Sept. 3 after the helmet was taken from the BC Sports Hall of Fame inside BC Place.
- The helmet was on permanent loan from Moore’s family and was worn during his 1998 Rio 400 victory.
- VPD’s Property Crime Unit led the case and returned the exhibit to the Hall, with Sgt. Steve Addison noting the theft’s impact on Moore’s family and the sports community.