Police are investigating after a number of box springs and mattresses were stolen from a storage trailer at Sleep Country in Charlottetown.&nbsp;

The theft happened sometime between Aug. 16&nbsp;at 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. on Aug. 17.

Officers haven't disclosed&nbsp;how many items were taken, but said&nbsp;the number removed would have taken several trips in a truck&nbsp;or a large cube van to move.&nbsp;

Police are reviewing any videotape of the area at 180 Buchanan Dr.&nbsp;

Anyone with tips is asked to&nbsp;call police&nbsp;or P.E.I. Crime Stoppers.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

'A lot of concerned residents': Alberton P.E.I. mayor worries about ER closures

The mayor of Alberton, P.E.I. is concerned about recent closures of the emergency department at the Western Hospital. Health PEI says staff shortages are to blame but that the situation should improve with some recent hires.

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Mayor David Gordon said the issue of closures is very concerning, and puts stress on people. 

Mayor David Gordon

Forum at UPEI tackles youth homelessness

A youth and mental-health forum at UPEI this week is stressing early intervention as a way to stop youth homelessness before it happens.

During the week of Oct 13 and 21, 2016, a youth homeless count was underway in Kamloops

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A Way Home, a national coalition working to prevent homelessness, focuses on early intervention rather than shelters.

Charlottetown police are investigating the theft of an undisclosed number of mattresses and box springs.

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