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:  THEFT OF CATERPILLAR

DATE:    May 23, 2016

RCMP FILE:  2016-27508

A Caterpillar mini excavator was taken from a locked gated compound on Stevens Road in West Kelowna during the early hours of May 23rd.  Video surveillance from a neighbouring business indicates that suspects removed a bolt on the gate to enter the compound and drove out in a light grey or white truck with the excavator on a Vanguard trailer. The Cat is a 303.5 mini excavator and the trailer is a 2005 white Vanguard with BC plate 08151D and VIN 5V8VA532X5M503089.  No VIN is available as of yet for the Caterpillar.

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 OF BOAT LEG

DATE:    May 25, 2016

RCMP FILE:  2016-27820

Sometime between September 2015 and May 15, 2016 a boat in storage at Shelter Bay Marina on Campbell Road had the leg stolen.  The 2001 Doral boat had a grey 150 pound Volvo Penta leg valued between $10,000 and $15,000 removed.  The serial number is 4012027559.

            

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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