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 TRUCK
DATE: August 8, 2014
RCMP FILE: 2014-44175
A Ford F350 parked at a West Kelowna gravel pit located at the end of Dominion Road was stolen just after 4:00 AM on August 8th and subsequently used to remove items from a nearby storage container. The vehicle was equipped with a fleet GPS system, which was deactivated at 4:34. The truck, a red 2005 Ford F350 with UNITED on both sides, has a “Bully” (mesh) tailgate, BC license plate # FC7214 and VIN 1FTWW31PX5EC44139. Items stolen include pool equipment (including a $1000 pool electrical breaker) and miscellaneous hand tools.
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.
DATE: August 11, 2014
RCMP FILE: 2014-44867
The resident of a home on the 3000 block of Glenway Road in Glenrosa heard loud banging outside the residence around 5:00 AM on August 11th. When investigated, it was discovered that three windows of her 1998 Lincoln Continental were smashed, all of the seats were slashed and the stereo was stolen.
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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