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Glacier Officials Seek Information on Computer Thefts

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Date: May 28, 2009
Contact: Amy Vanderbilt, 406-888-5838
Contact: Wade Muehlhof, 406-888-7895

WEST GLACIER, MONT. – Park officials report that two laptops and two desktop computers were stolen from the Apgar Ranger Station in Glacier National Park sometime between Saturday night, May 23 and Sunday morning May 24. No other items have been reported missing.

The laptops are IBM ThinkPads. One was in a black computer carry case. The two desktops are Dells. Officials say no sensitive information is on the computers, but they are eager to retrieve them. An investigation into the thefts is underway.

Park officials ask that anyone with information concerning this crime, or knowledge of any suspects in this case, please call CrimeStoppers at 752-8477 or 752-TIPS.

CrimeStoppers will pay a reward of up to $1,ooo cash for information leading to the arrest of persons responsible for this crime; you do not have to identify yourself for a cash reward. Information can also be called to Glacier National Park headquarters at 406-888-7801.


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Last Updated: June 02, 2009 at 16:23 EST