Scouts from Troop 72 go on frequent trips and rely on the trailers for gear
Feb. 9. Two trailers—valued at roughly $10,000—have been stolen from the Boy Scouts at Bethel Presbyterian Church.
No leads
“We believe the trailers went missing between Wednesday Jan. 11 and Sunday Jan. 15,” said Troop 72 Scoutmaster Charlie Rittenberry, explaining that Cornelius Police have canvassed the area to no avail.
Both trailers are white, single-axle 6-foot by 12-foot units. One is a Diamond Cargo and the other is a Cargomate. The trailers are used to haul supplies for campouts and outings on a regular basis. Both had trailer locks on the tongues.
If you have information, please call Charlie Rittenberry at 859-797-7412
The Pack 72 trailer had roughly $1,000 of cooking supplies and a large grill.
Most Unfortunate!
Did they have registration plates?
That’s AWFUL! Troop 72 needs and uses those trailers regularly. One was a “mess” trailer (cooking). So sad!
Wouldn’t it be amazing if there were some very fortunate people, living in our area, could support replacing those trailers for our young men in the scouting program?
I am sorry to hear about the crime to the Boy Scouts. I am positive that the community will rally behind them if you start a “Go Fund Me Page” to help replace everything. In my opinion, there has been a high increase of crimes since Covid. Hopefully the community will assist them.
Gofund me page – https://gofund.me/f1973ac2
A gofundme page has been started: https://www.gofundme.com/f/replace-boy-scout-trailers-and-materials?utm_medium=email&utm_source=product&utm_campaign=p_email%2B4803-donation-alert-v5
Thank you all for your support! If you would like to make a donation to help replace the trailers & gear, click on the Troop 72 link in the article, and there’s a place at the top of our website to make donations through PayPal.
Stealing from the Boy Scouts AND from a Church (parking lot)! That’s just wrong on so many levels. I hope the police catch the fool(s). As a former Boy Scout myself, I will definitely contribute to a new trailer.
Here is a go fund me page
https://gofund.me/f1973ac2