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Crime-Stoppers

Unsolved crimes: Kelowna

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 FROM GROCERY STORE

DATE:    January 3, 2017

RCMP FILE:  2017-455

On January 3rd the manager of a grocery store located on the 1800 block of Gordon Drive contacted Kelowna RCMP to report a theft that occurred during the lunch hour.  An employee watched as a man walked out of the store carrying merchandise that was believed to be unpaid for.  Video surveillance was viewed where the man selected three bottles of ice wine and a large quantity of meat before walking out of the store without paying.  The man is about 5’10” tall with an average build and was wearing a grey coat, grey pants and brown shoes.

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:  BREAK AND ENTER TO GAS STATION

DATE:    January 31, 2017

RCMP FILE:  2017-5127

A motion alarm was activated at 11:36 p.m. on January 31st at a gas station located on the 3800 block of Gordon Drive in Kelowna.  Police attended and just missed the suspect.  Video footage shows that a male approached the business at 11:10 p.m. in a grey Toyota Rav 4, opened a secured gate, departed and returned at 11:30.  He then pried open the door and headed to the back of the store, wheeled out a private ATM machine and loaded it into the SUV.  He then returned into the building and smashed the cash register, removing 2 tills. The suspect was wearing a bright yellow construction jacket, dark pants, a black and red hat and gloves.

            

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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