It couldn't have happened at a worse time -- just as the summer fire season is heating up.
Someone broke into the main fire hall in Sooke stealing $10-thousand worth of equipment.
The crime happened last week, with thieves breaking in to an equipment trailer in the lot and stealing specialized tools used mainly for fighting forest fires.
If you know anything about this call Sooke RCMP ( 250-642-5241) or Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-8477).