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), visit our website at www.crimestoppers.net or text to CRIMES (274637), keyword Ktown.

CRIME: ASSAULT

DATE: May 21, 2012

RCMP FILE: 2012-24476

Kelowna RCMP are searching for witnesses to solve an assault that occurred in front of the Courthouse at 2:50 AM on May 21, 2012. A man came to the aid of another man involved in an altercation and was subsequently turned on and beaten. The first punches were exchanged with a man wearing a black t-shirt and then a male wearing a green shirt knocked him down, kicked his body and either stomped or kicked the victim’s right knee, which resulted in major surgery and a lengthy hospital stay. The culprits ran off in the direction of Clement Avenue. The 3 suspects are described as follows: Suspect #1 – 5’11” tall with long blonde hair and a lime green shirt. Suspect #2 – 6”2” tall with dark hair and a black shirt. Suspect 3: 6’ tall, slim build and blonde hair.

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.

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CRIME: THEFT OF TRUCK and TRAILER

DATE: July 1, 2012

RCMP FILE: 2012-33422

A Ford F550 belonging to a local landscaping company was stolen in the early hours of July 1, 2012 from in front of a house on the 400 block of Fitzpatrick Road. The truck, a white 2004 F550 with BC license plate # DN3048, was carrying a green dump box and also had a black 2008 “Dump” brand utility trailer attached (BC licence plate # 23198C).

You can help catch these suspects and qualify for a reward by calling Crime Stoppers’ anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit our website at www.crimestoppers.net or text to CRIMES (274637), keyword Ktown.