Disabled man seeks van's return.Byline: Susan Palmer The Register-Guard Somebody stole Jim Greig's van, and he wants it back. In fact, the disabled Californian who recently moved to Eugene is offering a reward. The white 1993 Ford Econoline van doesn't look like much. It's dented and has two red replacement doors on its passenger side. But it was equipped with a wheelchair lift, a special turning seat for the driver and hand controls. That's because Greig, 54, suffers from ankylosing spondylitis Ankylosing Spondylitis Definition Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) refers to inflammation of the joints in the spine. AS is also known as rheumatoid spondylitis or Marie-Strümpell disease (among other names). , a painful rheumatic disease Rheumatic disease A type of disease involving inflammation of muscles, joints, and other tissues. Mentioned in: Temporal Arteritis in which bones fuse together. He has used a wheelchair since 1989, and the van, which still has California license plates with a disabled sticker, gave him a certain amount of freedom, even allowing him to work for several years before his condition deteriorated. Greig moved from California two weeks ago to be closer to family. His sister, Judy Greig, lives in Eugene, and he was staying with her when the van was stolen just after 10 a.m. on Monday from her driveway on Maxwell Road in the River Road area. The Greigs reported the crime to the Lane County Sheriff's Office at about 10:45 a.m. and a deputy showed up three hours later, Judy Greig said. The two also called the state police, who told them their hands were tied until the Lane County Sheriff's Office filed its report. "They said your only hope is they get pulled over on a speeding ticket Ask a Lawyer Question Country: United States of America State: Ohio I was traveling on a two lane street with an officer driving toward me in the opposite direction. ," Judy Greig said. The response could have been slower, Lane County Sheriff's Lt. Spence n. 1. A place where provisions are kept; a buttery; a larder; a pantry. In . . . his spence, or "pantry" were hung the carcasses of a sheep or ewe, and two cows lately slaughtered. - Sir W. Scott. Slater slat·er n. 1. One employed to lay slate surfaces, as on roofs. 2. See pill bug. 3. See sow bug. Noun 1. said. Budget cuts have left the law enforcement agency Noun 1. law enforcement agency - an agency responsible for insuring obedience to the laws FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigation - a federal law enforcement agency that is the principal investigative arm of the Department of Justice short-staffed. "We normally run farther behind than that," he said. Sometimes it takes a couple of days for officers to respond to such property crimes, he said. The theft has stunned stun tr.v. stunned, stun·ning, stuns 1. To daze or render senseless, by or as if by a blow. 2. To overwhelm or daze with a loud noise. 3. the two. Judy can't believe somebody would steal in broad daylight directly from her driveway not 20 feet from her front door. Jim can't believe somebody would target his 13-year-old vehicle. He's offering a reward: $250 for information that leads to its return, and $500 if the van is still in good condition, he said. Anyone with information about it can call the Greigs at 607-3990 or the sheriff's office at 682-4141. |
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