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Thousands stolen from Ugandan kids' choir in Vancouver

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A Ugandan children’s choir raising money for poor kids to go to school in Africa is heartbroken after thousands of dollars and their possessions were stolen in Vancouver.

which is touring Canada for six months, was performing in a shopping mall on Saturday when their truck was broken into.“I thought ‘Oh no, I'm sure we left stuff in the truck,’” he told CTV Vancouver.Also gone were laptops containing the choir’s music, family photos and at least one passport.

Vancouver police say the theft wasn’t caught on camera so they’re looking for witnesses to come forward.“Ever since we came to Canada, those people have shown us love,” said choir member Emmanuella Treble Nalinya.

 

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It was likely stolen goods anyways.

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