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Historic handgun stolen from the Exploration Place

The inoperable historical artifact was stolen during a recent break-in
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A pepperbox handgun was stolen from the Exploration Place during a break-in on April 6.

The Exploration Place is dealing with a recent break-in, where a suspect stole an artifact from the Ted Williams History Hall.

On Thursday, April 6 at about 11:30 p.m. the suspect smashed the main door of the Elements retail to gain entry to the museum.

The suspect then went to the Ted Williams History Hall smashed a case and stole a Pepperbox Handgun.

The gun is inoperable, but is an artifact from South Fort George and is one of the central pieces of the exhibit.

John Calogheros, vice president of facilities, shared videos of the break-in on the STOLEN Prince George Facebook group.

If you have any information about this or any other criminal offence, please contact the Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.