Unsolved crimes: West Kel

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:  ROBBERY

DATE:    January 8, 2016      

RCMP FILE:  2016-1345

A male reported to West Kelowna RCMP that he was robbed at the Ross Road Bus Exchange (Ross Road and Hewl Road) on January 8th.  The incident occurred between 6:30 and 7:12 p.m. when a male exited the driver’s side door of a red van parked near the bus stop.  The man pointed a can of bear spray in the victim’s face and demanded he give him everything.  The man handed over his backpack and the suspect retreated to the van without using the spray.  The suspect is described as being a Caucasian male in his 20’s, approximately 6’2” tall and was wearing a black jacket, white baggy pants and a black brimmed baseball cap.            

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:    January 8, 2016       

RCMP FILE:  2016-1241

The owner of a trailer parked at the National Storage compound on Stevens Road in West Kelowna called in to report that a motorbike was stolen off the trailer.  The missing bike is an orange and black 2008 KTM 65 SX with serial number VBKMRA2358M045345.

                

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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