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 BICYCLE
DATE: December 1, 2013
RCMP FILE: 2013-67013
The owner of a stolen bike is seeking its return. The bike was taken from a locked attached garage on Nickel Road sometime in the few days prior to December 1, 2013. It was a custom hand built bicycle with a black Turner 5 Spot frame (5” suspension), Fox front suspension fork, Hayes hydraulic disc brakes, chrome forks Mavic rims, a Mavic rear derailleur and Race Face Cranks. The approximate value of the bike is $4000.
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: THEFT FROM VEHICLE
DATE: January 14, 2014
RCMP FILE: 2014-2199
Kelowna RCMP are looking to identify the thieves that targeted a parking garage on the 900 block of Academy Way in the UBCO area sometime on January 12th . It seems they may have been taking advantage of unlocked vehicles. The only known stolen item was a black iPod – serial number unknown. Surveillance footage was obtained and RCMP would like to identify the two people in the photo as persons of interest.
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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