Georgia Shriners' mini-cars stolen from storage

[October 27, 2009]  ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) -- Atlanta Shriners are dealing with a big loss after thieves made off with most of their mini-cars.

Shriner officials said thieves stole seven mini-cars from a storage facility in suburban Atlanta, leaving the charity short on vehicles for upcoming holiday parades.

Police spokesman Det. Cliff Chandler said Monday that burglars broke into the Nabbar Temple's storage unit earlier this month.

He said they also took a dune buggy, an air compressor and large tool box.

Chandler told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that police are reviewing surveillance footage but it hasn't been fruitful.

The go-carts belong to the Prince Hall Shriners' Nabbar Temple. The Shriners often ride the cars -- worth about $2,000 each -- in parades.

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Information from: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, http://www.ajc.com/

[Associated Press]

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