Thieves Steal 2 Pitching Machines

by | Aug 16, 2012

Bloordale Baseball is out two pitching machines and a generator after thieves cut locks and chains and ‘can-opened’ an anti-theft steel equipment box last Friday night (Aug 10).
The cost of replacing the equipment will exceed $7000. The league executive is developing an action plan for the future to minimize the impact of the theft on our September playoff schedule. A police report has been filed.
Below, you will see a link to an Aug 16 Etobicoke Guardian story about the theft.
Global News Toronto also did a story on this incident. It ran on the 11 o’clock news on Aug 15. (see the video link below)
If you have any questions about this incident or can offer any assistance, please contact league president, Patrick McConnell via email at [email protected]

Global News Toronto, Aug 15, 2012

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