North Idaho Briefs May 11, 2012

March for Babies event to prevent birth defects scheduled for Saturday

COEUR d'ALENE - Coeur d'Alene's March for Babies to prevent birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality is scheduled 10 a.m. Saturday at City Park.

This year, families and businesses in the Coeur d'Alene community have a goal to raise $20,000 to help babies who are born sick or too soon.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. at City Park and the 3-mile walk will begin at 10 a.m. along the Centennial Trail heading west. Following the walk, there will be music, children's activities and a lunch for participants.

There is time to sign up and start a team. There is no cost to participate. Walkers are encouraged to set a goal to raise $200 so that one day, all babies will be born healthy.

Info: www.marchforbabies.org or 336-5421

•••

Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for tips on stolen vehicles

Crime Stoppers of the Inland Northwest has approved cash rewards for information that will identify the suspects and location of five vehicles stolen from area car dealerships in the past two months.

Anyone with information on the identities of the suspects involved in the crimes or location of the vehicles can call Crime Stoppers at (208) 667-2111.

Information can be submitted online at www.crimestoppersinlandnorthwest.org.

Callers are asked to use a code name or number and do not have to use their own name to be eligible for a reward.

The stolen vehicles include:

* A 1999 white Jeep Wrangler sport two-door with black roof. It was stolen March 16.

* A 2001 blue Dodge Durango, stolen sometime from April 14 to April 17.

* A 1996 blue Chevrolet 1500 extended cab truck, taken from April 28 to April 30.

* A 2004 gray GMC Sierra 2500 crew cab, Duramax, four-door truck, taken sometime from April 28 to May 2.

* A 1995 white Dodge Ram 3500, two door, with flatbead, stolen on either May 1 or May 2.