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 PALM TREES

DATE:    June 3, 2016

RCMP FILE:  2016-29991

Two palm trees were stolen from a residence on the 2100 block of Sunview Drive in West Kelowna during the early hours of June 3rd.  The trees were ten years old and valued at approximately $750.  The palms were growing in a wooden barrel; one being 14 feet tall and the second was around 4 feet tall.  The barrel would have been extremely heavy and would have taken at least two people to move.  The homeowners may have heard a tail gate slamming around 4 a.m.

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 CARGO TRAILER

DATE:    May 24, 2016

RCMP FILE:  2016-27632

Sometime between May 12th and 20th a cargo trailer was taken from the 4200 block of Beach Avenue in Peachland.  The trailer is a 1996 white and silver Wells cargo trailer bearing an inactive BC license plate (UXC25S) and VIN 1WC200D11T2029265.

            

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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