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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:  LIQUOR STORE SHOPLIFTER

DATE:    September 19, 2016

RCMP FILE:  2016-56629

West Kelowna RCMP were called by an employee of the BC Liquor Store located on the 2400 block of Dobbin Road just before noon on September 19th.   Clerks became suspicious when a blonde pony-tailed female placed two bottles on the counter and said she had to check with her friend to see what he wanted and exited the store.  Surveillance footage was reviewed and it revealed the woman had concealed two 60 ounce bottles of liquor in her large fabric purse.   She then placed two other bottles on the counter and left with two in her purse.  She entered an older burgundy car driven by a male which departed northbound on Last Road.   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:  SHOPLIFTING FROM WALMART

DATE:    November 1, 2016

RCMP FILE:  2016-65704

On November 1st just after 5:00 p.m. a Loss Prevention Officer from the West Kelowna Walmart contacted RCMP to report a male who had taken 3 sets of earphones valued at $150.00.  The man left the area in a tan Nissan Altima.  West Kelowna RCMP are looking to identify this man who is a person of interest. 

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.

This article is written by or on behalf of an outsourced columnist and does not necessarily reflect the views of Castanet.



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