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Unsolved crimes: West Kelowna

by Crime Stoppers - Story: 80163
Sep 9, 2012 / 5:00 am

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: FRAUD

DATE: August 13, 2012

RCMP FILE: 2012-43838

West Kelowna RCMP are hoping to identify the female displayed in this picture. The photo is from the surveillance camera at a drugstore on the 2000 block of Louie Drive in West Kelowna on August 13, 2012. The woman entered the store and bought over $600.00 in gift cards with a BMO credit card. She returned at a later date to re-attempt to purchase additional gift cards but the card was rejected and she fled the store.

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: BREAK AND ENTER

DATE: September 5, 2012

RCMP FILE: 2012-49358

Between noon and 5:30 PM on September 4, 2012, thieves entered a home on the 1900 block of Covington Crescent in West Kelowna. The thieves gained access by prying a basement window and crawling through. They went through the house thoroughly, however left with only a black Samsung Galaxy T23400 tablet (s/n R32C300TBSX) and a men’s 14 karat gold Movado watch. Total value of items taken is approximately $1200.00.

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.



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