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 BACKPACK
DATE: February 25, 2017
RCMP FILE: 2017-9882
A young man attended the West Kelowna RCMP Detachment to report a theft that occurred on February 25th at the Elliott Road Bus Exchange. The man was having a phone conversation around 2:00 p.m., set his backpack on a bench, carried on his conversation and eventually walked away, forgetting the backpack. A short time later he realized his mistake and returned for the bag, which had already disappeared. The backpack contained a video game and a passport in his name, which is an unusually long one that should stand out.
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
DATE: February 25, 2017
RCMP FILE: 2017-9853
A building manager of a complex located on the 2000 block of Boucherie Road called West Kelowna RCMP to report a break and enter to the building occurring on February 25th some time after 10:00 p.m. An unknown culprit entered the condo building by prying the electronic intercom box open at the front door. He then proceeded to the 5th floor storage room where he broke the door lock and handle to enter the room. The thief entered several of the secure locker areas and created a pile of expensive and easy-to-transport items. The thief must have been scared off or planned to return later to collect the items as it seems nothing is missing from the lockers. This has been a repeat occurrence at this particular building.
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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