A long-time Langford resident is absolutely mystified by rhododendrons robbers who took four mature shrubs from her backyard.

Elizabeth Mulvey said the theft happened two weeks ago. The rhododendrons - derived from an ancient Greek word for tree - were about four feet tall and four feet wide.

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The former master gardener is also concerned about what will happen to the rhodos, which she has nurtured for the past 10 years.

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West Shore RCMP attended the scene and opened a file, but said there wasnB次元官网网址檛 much that could be done. B次元官网网址淭he officer was wonderful and I really appreciated the service they provided,B次元官网网址� she said.

Mulvey was also moved by an unexpected act of kindness by the teachers and members of the French class she attends once a week at the Juan de Fuca Seniors Centre.

B次元官网网址淭he teachers, Michele and Sam Jess, are originally from France, and wonderful people,B次元官网网址� she said. B次元官网网址淲hen they heard about what happened, they got together with the other people in the class and gave me three rhododendrons. I was really moved and surprised by their very generous gesture.B次元官网网址�

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