You could have the missing piece of the puzzle that will help the RCMP put someone behind bars. Here is a recent crime 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: BREAK AND ENTER AT THE BAY
DATE: August 19, 2014
RCMP FILE: 2014-46730
Kelowna RCMP investigators are seeking public assistance in locating two males and one female who broke into The Bay department store located at Orchard Park Mall in the early morning hours of August 19th, 2014.
The suspects entered through the Cooper Road entrance by using tools to remove the locks and proceeded directly to the purse and jewellery area of the store where they smashed glass cases that housed higher priced jewellery and watches. Over 130 pieces of jewellery were stolen totaling an approximate retail value of $176,000. The suspects fled in a getaway vehicle, driven by a male who waited in the car while the suspects were in the store.
The suspects are described as: Male #1 was shorter, wearing a brown jacket, a gray baseball cap and had his face hidden by a cloth. The second male was taller, wearing black pants, a grey shirt and also had his face hidden. The female was slender, wearing a black top, black pants and a black cap. Her face was covered by a light coloured scarf.
The light coloured vehicle is described as being similar to a Jeep Cherokee, with a sunroof and no front license plate.
Items stolen included Movado watches, an 18 K white gold diamond cluster ring, various diamond rings, Bulova watches, sapphire necklaces and rings, ruby rings and an assortment of 14 k gold and white gold diamond earrings and pendants.
f 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.
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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