You could have the missing piece of the puzzle that will help the RCMP put someone behind bars. Here are some recent crimes that Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers hope you can help solve by calling our anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit our website at www.crimestoppers.net
CRIME: MISCHIEF TO FISH INCUBATOR
DATE: December 2, 2018
RCMP FILE: 2018-74117
A volunteer from the Winfield Creek Wildlife Habitat Preserve contacted Lake Country RCMP on December 2nd stating that some vandalism had occurred on the property located on Bottom Wood Lake Road in Lake Country. Suspects entered the property and damaged an inactive fish incubation/spawning system that was housed inside a locked fenced compound located between 2 ponds on the 6-acre property. The suspects kicked open the locked gate and used a pick axe to pry open holding tanks and damage pipes and materials. They then threw two garbage cans containing egg dividers into the lower pond. Damage is estimated at approximately $1000.
If you know anything about this crime, or any other crime, call the Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers’ anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS or visit our website at www.crimestoppers.net. Your information will be kept confidential and could lead to a reward of up to $2000.00.
CRIME: SYPHONING GAS
DATE: December 10, 2018
RCMP FILE: 2018-75634
An employee of a landscaping company interrupted two unknown males syphoning gas from the company’s work truck at approximately 10:00 a.m. on December 10th from a location on the 4300 block of Shanks Road. The employee had arrived to find a suspicious white regular cab GMC Sierra truck on the property. The two took off quickly after being spotted.
You can help catch these suspects and qualify for a reward by calling Crime Stoppers’ anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit our website at www.crimestoppers.net.
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