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 THEFT OVER $5000
DATE: May 18, 2016
RCMP FILE: 2016-26372
Kelowna RCMP were contacted by security at the Bay when they discovered three jewelry items worth almost $10,000 taken from a display case in the jewelry department. Video surveillance shows that three suspects were involved in the theft of the Effy rose gold panther pendant (PCZI781D26), Effy rose gold panther stud earrings (EZ0R019D26) and an Effy rose gold smoky topaz pendant (not shown) around 5:00 p.m. on May 18th.
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: STREET FIGHT – ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY HARM
DATE: May 24, 2016
RCMP FILE: 2016-27620
Police are searching for witnesses of an altercation that occurred between 2:00 and 4:00 a.m. on May 22nd in downtown Kelowna. Two men left Sapphire Nightclub upon closing and ended up in front of the Pita Pit Restaurant on Bernard Avenue. The altercation began when a surfer-skater looking male with long blonde hair pushed one of the men. A comment was made about an Australian accent (victim had an English accent) and then the man was punched in the face and went down. The blonde suspect was with two other men, however no description is available. The victim attended Kelowna General Hospital the next day with two black eyes, a fractured nose and a fractured left cheekbone. RCMP would like any witnesses to the altercation to come forward or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.
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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