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: THEFT OF NECKLACE

DATE: February 1, 2013

RCMP FILE: 2013-4777

Photo: Crime Stoppers

The owners of a jewellery store located on the 400 block of Bernard Avenue in Kelowna called RCMP to report a theft that occurred on January 31, 2013. A couple that had called about purchasing a necklace earlier in the day showed up just before the store closed. They were shown a variety of chains and necklaces; asked to have several put on hold until the next day, then left the store. Upon opening the store the next day, the owners discovered that a chain and pendant worth over $4000 was missing. Video surveillance indicates the couple did take the jewellery, and inquiries with neighbouring jewellery stores confirmed that this couple had visited other stores as well.

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: SKI LOCKER BREAK INS

DATE: February 16, 2013

RCMP FILE: 2013-7207, etc.

Kelowna RCMP received at least five reports of stolen property from Big White on February 16, 2013. Thieves were very busy overnight either breaking into lockers or stealing snowboards from racks outside. They entered locked storage locker rooms and cut off locks from lockers and also smashed a window to get into one of the areas. Residents in apartments on Big White Road, Kettle View Road and Feathertop Way were victims. It is unknown at this time the total amount stolen, but items taken include: a black and orange “Feel Good” Burton board/bindings, bright patterned “Jeremy Jones” Burton board/bindings, brown Rosignol skis, and a black/white gold Tech snowboard.

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.