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: ROBBERY WITH WEAPON
DATE: March 18, 2012
RCMP FILE: 2012-12545
Kelowna RCMP are still looking to identify this man who robbed the Creekside Pub Liquor Store at 3929 Lakeshore Road on March 17, 2012. The man entered the liquor store shortly after 10:00 PM wearing a blue hoody and a mask. Armed with a knife, he said “let’s go” to the clerk and demanded cash. He left the store with an undisclosed amount of money and drove away in a silver or light blue 10 year old Toyota Camry with no rear license plate. The man is described as a Caucasian, 6’2” tall, medium build with a deep voice. Police found the hoody discarded on Cook Road a short time later. Check out videos of the suspect on our YouTube site.
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: VENDING MACHINE THEFT
DATE: January 24, 2013
RCMP FILE: 2013-3652
Management of the IMPARK parking lots advised Kelowna RCMP that sometime during the early morning hours of January 23, 2013 someone had tampered with and stolen from three IMPARK cash machines located on Lawrence Avenue and St. Paul Street. A bolt cutter was used to cut the bars and puck locks on the machines so that the doors could be opened and cash removed.
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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