Police: Man stole Paul Kariya's championship rings from Hockey HOF

Toronto Police are on the hunt for a man who broke into a display case at the Hockey Hall of Fame and made off with two championship rings donated by former NHL star Paul Kariya, investigators told CBC's Nick Boisvert.

The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 11, when a man entered through the Hall of Fame's gift shop and then went into a storage closet that connects to a case where the rings were on display for the public.

The suspect nabbed the rings and then reportedly fled in a rented U-Haul truck. Police say the choice of vehicle is also being considered, as it can transport a wide range of goods.

"That is part of the greater picture of this investigation," constable Caroline de Kloet said.

The rings are from the 1993 World Junior Hockey Championship and the 1994 World Championship.

Hall of Fame chairman Lanny McDonald informed Kariya of the theft, and the latter was understanding of the situation, according to a Hall of Fame spokesperson.

The incident comes just four months after the former Anaheim Ducks captain was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame after amassing 402 goals and 989 points in 989 career NHL games.

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