CALGARY -- The Calgary Police -- and the Stampeders and their starting quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell -- are asking for the public's assistance after someone stole two rings that most definitely belonged to Mitchell.
The incident took place January 2, in a parking lot behind the 3500 block of 8th Ave. N.E., near the Pacific Place Mall, when Mitchell's 2018 Grey Cup ring and a 2018 CFL Most Outstanding player ring were both stolen from a truck parked there.
Police were able to identify a suspect using CCTV footage, but after arresting them, weren't able to recover the rings. Charges are pending against the suspect.
Anyone who comes across sports memorabilia or knows of people who collect it are asked to keep an eye out for Mitchell's stolen rings.
"Given the uniqueness of these things, it is highly likely that someone in our community knows where they are or will come across them," said Calgary Police Service Cst. Sean Lynn.
"These rings represent more than just a piece of jewelry," he added. "They represent signifcant accomplishments and we would all like to see them returned to the rightful owner."
"These are not just jewelry, they're lifetime achievements for this young man, and we just want to see them returned to the rightful owner," Lynn said.
Mitchell said he prefers not to speak publicly about the incident at this time, and the Stampeders said he has expressed gratitude for any assistance the public can provide.
Anyone with information can contact the police department at 403-266-1234. Anonymous tipsters can also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.calgarycrimestoppers.org,
