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: SHOPLIFTING
DATE: January 26, 2015
RCMP FILE: 2015-3997
Management from the Addition Elle clothing store located on Banks Road contacted Kelowna RCMP to report a shoplifting incident they captured on store surveillance. On January 26th at approximately 3:00 p.m. the woman shown in the photo entered the store and left without paying for over $400 worth of clothing.
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: February 5, 2015
RCMP FILE: 2015-5404
Kelowna RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in gathering information pertaining to a home invasion that occurred on February 5th. The occupants of a house on Johnson Road in the Hall Road area were awoken by banging on the door at approximately 12:30 a.m. When they did not answer, the door was forced open and four or five men entered. The suspects were all male, approximately 6’2” tall and were wearing black balaclavas and black clothing. One of the men in the home escaped wearing only his underwear and was chased by one of the suspects. He made his way up a hill to Dunster Road where he was able to obtain help from a residence there. The other occupant of the house was discovered bound and tied.
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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