Helmet worn by late IndyCar racer Greg Moore stolen from B.C. Sports Hall of Fame in Vancouver

A racing helmet worn by one of Canada’s highest-profile IndyCar racers has been stolen from a museum in Vancouver.
The B.C. Sports Hall of Fame reported that the theft occurred on Wednesday, when museum staff noticed that a helmet worn by Greg Moore had been taken from a mannequin on display next to his IndyCar.
Greg Moore, a native of Maple Ridge, B.C., was a rising star on the IndyCar circuit in the late 1990s. He achieved five wins and 17 podium finishes before tragically losing his life in a race in California in 1999 at the young age of 24.
The stolen helmet was worn by Moore during the Rio 400 in Brazil, which was one of his five career IndyCar victories.
The B.C. Sports Hall of Fame stated that the helmet was on permanent loan from the Moore family and is considered one of the museum’s most iconic motorsport collection items.
The suspect in the theft is described as a man wearing a black hat, black pants, blue shirt, grey jacket, and white shoes, carrying a burgundy sports bag. The museum is appealing to the public for help in identifying the individual and recovering the stolen helmet, which holds significant monetary and emotional value.
Jason Beck, the curator of the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame, expressed deep disappointment over the theft, describing the helmet as not just a valuable artifact but also a deeply personal and irreplaceable piece of Canadian sports history.
Ric Moore, Greg’s father, also shared his sentiments, stating that the helmet symbolized his son’s essence and the legacy he left behind. He emphasized that the stolen helmet represents a part of Greg that can never be replaced and holds great sentimental value to the family.
The museum is actively working to resolve the situation and is urging anyone with information about the theft to come forward. The public’s assistance is crucial in returning this significant piece of Canadian sports history to its rightful place in the museum.