Help bring mom's stolen car home
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My name is Dennis Dunphy and I would like to appeal on behalf of my mother, Vivian Dunphy. On or about December 14th 2017, my mother, a widowed senior citizen had her car stolen near Truro, Nova Scotia from a seniors' complex parking lot. The local RCMP in Bible Hill investigated and found no leads in the area. However, the Calgary Police finally found the car in early February. The RCMP contacted her and told her the car was recovered and safe, but due to complications in scheduling and communication, the car is still impounded in Calgary with fees mounting daily. She still owes approximately $6000 on the loan and does not have the funds to bring the car home. She already has financial obligations to take care of her home and related costs.
After considerable research and communication with the City of Calgary and RCMP, it was estimated that the shipping costs to bring the car back would be around $2050. That does not include the impound fees that continue to mount as it sits in their yard; fees are around $46 a day. Our local Councillor for District 7, Michael Gregory, has been trying to negotiate to help in any way he can and to see if the impound fees can be waived. However, if the fees cannot be waived, we have set a goal of $3702 to account for shipping and impound fees that would accrue by March 19th. According to a letter sent to her by the Calgary municipality, if the fees are not paid by March 19th, the vehicle will be forcibly entered and any personal property within will be disposed of. The car will then be auctioned by the city with no compensation to my mother.
My mother could use the help of our compassionate community during this stressful and uncertain time. I feel it is unfair that my mother is being penalized for a crime committed against her and I am hoping that empathetic members of the community will help in any way they can. I would greatly appreciate anyone willing to help with the cost of bringing my mother’s car home.
After considerable research and communication with the City of Calgary and RCMP, it was estimated that the shipping costs to bring the car back would be around $2050. That does not include the impound fees that continue to mount as it sits in their yard; fees are around $46 a day. Our local Councillor for District 7, Michael Gregory, has been trying to negotiate to help in any way he can and to see if the impound fees can be waived. However, if the fees cannot be waived, we have set a goal of $3702 to account for shipping and impound fees that would accrue by March 19th. According to a letter sent to her by the Calgary municipality, if the fees are not paid by March 19th, the vehicle will be forcibly entered and any personal property within will be disposed of. The car will then be auctioned by the city with no compensation to my mother.
My mother could use the help of our compassionate community during this stressful and uncertain time. I feel it is unfair that my mother is being penalized for a crime committed against her and I am hoping that empathetic members of the community will help in any way they can. I would greatly appreciate anyone willing to help with the cost of bringing my mother’s car home.
Organizer
Dennis Dunphy
Organizer
Tatamagouche, NS