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: FRAUDULENT CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS
DATE: September 5, 2015
RCMP FILE: 2015-49697
The cardholders of two different credit/bank cards reported the loss on September 5th. As the cards were rarely used, it is uncertain where and when they were taken from, however they were both used September 5th. A suspect used the cards to make fake deposits at an ATM at Plaza 33 located on Highway 33 and then used them for withdrawals from the same accounts. Police would like to identify this person of interest.
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/THREATS
DATE: September 18, 2015
RCMP FILE: 2015-52298
A Loss Prevention Officer at a grocery store on the 2300 block of Highway 97 North in Kelowna contacted RCMP to report a shoplifter. A woman had entered the store around 6:00 p.m. on September 18th and made her way to the meat department. When she attempted to leave the store with unpaid merchandise, the LPO confronted her only to be threatened with being jabbed by a needle. The woman is a heavyset native female between 30 and 40 years old.
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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