Playoff fever got the better of two Gibsons residents who allegedly decided to steal a Vancouver Canucks jersey that adorned one of two stone lions on the Lions Gate Bridge in West Vancouver last weekend.
A 17-year-old female and 20-year-old male from Gibsons may be facing charges for the alleged incident.
Maintenance workers on the bridge called West Vancouver Police after witnessing the pair, along with a 25-year-old man from Campbell River, take the jersey on June 4 at about 7:52 p.m.
"West Vancouver Police quickly responded and, within a few short moments, located the vehicle which the suspects were last seen getting into," said Cpl. Jag Johal.
Johal said when police searched the vehicle they found the jersey along with a small quantity of what was believed to be marijuana and other drug paraphernalia.
Johal said the owner of the jersey must be identified before any charges for theft can be laid.
"The investigator that's looking at the file is still going to be doing some work to identify who owned the jerseys and then asking him or her whether they want charges laid. We're still doing some follow up investigation," he said.
All three suspects were released from custody, but may have to appear in court to face charges in the future.
"They can be charged for theft, possession of stolen property and there was some drugs found as well," said Johal. "I don't know the circumstances surrounding the drugs, or who they were found on, but most certainly all three of them could be facing one of three or all of those proposed charges of theft, possession of stolen property and possession of a controlled substance."
Johal said WVPD want to remind everyone to enjoy the playoff games in a responsible manner.
"Have fun, be responsible and stay safe by exercising good judgment," Johal said.
