Unsolved crimes: DLC

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: ARSON

DATE: May 10, 2015

RCMP FILE: 2015-22568

Lake Country RCMP and Fire Department were called to a vehicle fire at a motel located on the 11,000 block of Petrie Road just before 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 10th. Tenants were able to distinguish the fire that had been set in the box of the brown GMC pickup with some carpet mats and a fire extinguisher before the fire trucks arrived. It is believed that someone deliberately set fire to a 10 litre gas can that had been in the box of the truck.

Photo: Crime Stoppers

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: May 11, 2015

RCMP FILE: 2015-22820

At 10:38 p.m. on May 11th RCMP Dispatch reported a structure fire at the Gatzke Farm located on Pelmewash Parkway in Oyama. Upon arrival, police discovered two separate blazes; one at a tented area and another at a storage shed approximately 50 metres away. Witnesses had seen two cars pull out quickly from the area and blow through the stop signs heading toward Oyama. Luckily there was minimal damage to the buildings.

Photo: Contributed - (Photo: Facebook - Gatzke Farms)

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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