Prosthetics, Ski Gear Stolen In High Country Heist
COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. (CBS4) - The hunt is on for whomever broke into the Adaptive Action Sports office at Copper Mountain and stole ski gear, cameras and thousands of dollars worth of prosthetic limbs.
According to the nonprofit's Facebook page, the burglary happened overnight at their office in the ski area's village.
Adaptive athlete Brett Botelho told CBS4 two of his leg prosthetics are missing along with his snowboard bag of gear. They are valued at more than $40,000, he said.
"I can't believe someone would do this," Botelho said. "It's terrible, I'm in shock."
"They stole prosthetic legs," said Adaptive Action Sports coach Bryant Boucher.
The athletes say if the person returns the things that were stolen they won't press charges, and no questions will be asked.
Veterans, children and young adults with physical challenges come to the center to learn how to snowboard.
"Most of these guys are retired military and they don't take it lightly, so it's been kind of a solemn day," said Boucher.
Botelho said the magnitude of the thefts is still sinking in, "To have someone just be able to take away everything so quickly."
"Those are unique to every athlete and to have those made again is an incredible hassle," said Boucher.
Anyone with any information about the case that might be helpful to investigators is asked to call the Summit County Sheriff's department.
Homegrown Tap and Dough will be hosting a fundraiser for AAS all month long.
Matt Kroschel covers news throughout Colorado working from the CBS4 Mountain Newsroom. Send story ideas to mrkroschel@cbs.com and connect with him on Twitter @Matt_Kroschel.
