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

Eight plaques were stolen from Centennial Park and downtown buildings earlier this week, police say.

Each plaque has 'significant value in describing the history of the building they were attached to'

Two of the plaques stolen from Olds during the night earlier this week. (RCMP)

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.

RCMP have released this photo of a vehicle they believe to be involved. They did not provide a description. (RCMP)

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.