Police in Vancouver have made an arrest and recovered a helmet worn by the late IndyCar driver Greg Moore, which was recently stolen from the BC Sports Hall of Fame.
“Greg Moore was a BC icon who rose to the top of his sport and inspired us all,” said Sgt. Steve Addison.
“The theft of his racing helmet has impacted Greg’s family, the sports community, and everyone who cheered him to success. We’re relieved to have made this arrest and returned the exhibit to the BC Sports Hall of Fame.”
According to the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), police began an investigation into the theft on Sept. 3.
Using security footage, investigators from VPD’s Property Crime Unit were able to identify the suspect and track the stolen helmet to a building in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
“The 39-year-old suspect was arrested on September 12 for theft over $5,000 and possession of stolen property,” wrote VPD.
“The suspect has not yet been formally charged. He will appear in court on November 19.”
The stolen helmet was worn by Moore during his 1998 victory at the Rio 400 in Brazil and was loaned to the museum by his family. It is part of an exhibit that showcases the career of the BC driver.
Moore was tragically killed in a crash during the Marlboro 500 race at California Speedway in Fontana, California, in 1999. He was 24. Moore was born in New Westminster and raised in Maple Ridge.
