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Damages at Saskatchewan museum believed to be from hit and run

Police say the Luseland and District Museum was struck by a vehicle, causing damage inside. Kindersley RCMP / Facebook

Police say a museum in west-central Saskatchewan was struck by a vehicle earlier this month, causing damage inside the building.

After the initial investigation, police believe the unknown driver hit the west wall of the Luseland and District Museum, panicked and drove away.

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When the wall was struck, a cabinet inside the museum was knocked over, destroying 20 pieces of “priceless and irreplaceable” china, according to a Facebook post by Kindersley RCMP.

Kindersley RCMP shared these photos of the damages at the Luseland and District Museum. Kindersley RCMP / Facebook

The hit and run is believed to have happened sometime between Aug. 19 at 4 p.m. and Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. CT.

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Evidence suggests the suspect vehicle may be a small SUV with front-wheel drive.

Anyone with information is asked to contact their local police service.

Luseland is approximately 190 kilometres west of Saskatoon.

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